Sony ZV-E1 vs Sony Alpha 3000

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      Specifications

      General Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      BrandSonySony
      ModelZV-E1Alpha 3000
      MSRP$2200 (body only), $2500 with 28-80mm F4-5.6$399 with 18-55mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 102,400100 - 16,000
      Boosted ISO Range40 - 409,600
      Photo Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      ProcessorBIONZ XRBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4240 x 28325456 x 3632
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2576, 2736 x 1824
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalStandard, Fine
      Bit Depth10-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      Focus Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)Contrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Direct Manual Focus, Manual FocusContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range+6 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points75925
      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 ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3.5
      Shutter Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps2.5 fps
      Flash Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Flash Range4m at ISO100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      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 increments) (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      DxO Low Light ISO1068
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.8
      DxO Overall Score78
      Video Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [45 to 150 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [30 to 100 Mbps]
      XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [50 to 100 Mbps]
      XAVC S 4:2:2 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 25/29.97 fps [140 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [100 Mbps]
      XAVC S 8-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100/119.88 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 50/59.94 fps [25 to 50 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 25/29.97 fps [16 to 50 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98 fps [50 Mbps]
      XAVC S 10-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mbps]
      XAVC S-I 10-Bit
      3840 x 2160 @ 59.94 fps [600 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 50 fps [500 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 29.97 fps [300 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 25 fps [250 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [50 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 59.94 fps [222 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 50 fps [185 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps [111 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 25 fps [93 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98 fps [89 Mbps]
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264AVCHD, H.264, MP4
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 19201920 x 1080
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit5 min - UHD 4K
      13 hours - 1920 x 1080
      30 min
      Terminals Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Control
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMultipleStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of March, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wireless or smartphone via optional RM-VPR1
      Environmental Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      Dimensions121 x 72 x 54 mm (4.76 x 2.83 x 2.13")128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")
      Weight (inc. batteries)483 g (1.06 lb / 17.04 oz)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.9 x 5.8 x 4.8"8.8 x 6.2 x 6.1"
      Package Weight1.535 lb2.45 lb
      Power and Storage Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      Battery PackNP-FZ100NP-FW50
      Battery Life570 shots470 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Sony ZV-E1 Sony Alpha 3000
      Self Timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female
      Accessory Mount1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Included AccessoriesRechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, Shoulder strap, Wind Screen, Wind Screen Adaptor, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap


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