Sony Alpha 7S vs Sony Alpha 3000

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7SAlpha 3000
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7S II
      MSRP$2499$399 with 18-55mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels12.4 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 409,600100 - 16,000
      Photo Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4240 x 28325456 x 3632
      Other Resolutions4240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 7763872 x 2576, 2736 x 1824
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardStandard, Fine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      Focus Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      Focusing SystemContrast-detection AFContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points2525
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.47x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +3.5
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps2.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Up to 2.5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Flash Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Flash Range4m at ISO100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, ProprietaryHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto Exposure Lock (AEL) button, Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway (Can be disabled from the Menu)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      DxO Low Light ISO37021068
      DxO Color Depth23.923.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.212.8
      DxO Overall Score8778
      Video Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVCAVCHD, H.264, MP4
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired via optional RM-VPR1
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")
      Weight (inc. batteries)489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9 x 6.2 x 6.15"8.8 x 6.2 x 6.1"
      Package Weight2.55 lb2.45 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-FW50
      Battery Life360 shots470 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 3000
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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