Sony A3000 : Tests and Reviews
Sony A3000 Review
Sony A3000 review: Entry-level body, high-performance sensor
Introduction Although the A3000 looks like an Alpha SLT model with its built-in EVF and SLR layout, it’s more akin to the Sony A7 mirrorless models. Instead of full-frame it features a slightly smaller than standard 23.2 x 15.4mm APS-C type CMOS sensor and it has an E-mount intended for the firm’s range of lenses for NEX cameras.Apart from the built-in EVF and 20-Mpix sensor, the A3000 is intended as an entry-level model, much like the NEX-3N. As a result it lacks some of the refinements of recent models. Sensitivity runs from ISO100-16,000, for instance, and
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Continuing our series of lens recommendations for new camera models, we’ve had the opportunity to assess the new entry-level Sony A3000 - the first of a new DSLR form-factor from the firm to adopt the mirrorless E-mount. We’ve assessed and collated data on a sizeable collection of Sony and third-party prime and zoom models to assess image quality. Read onto find out which of these models perform best when paired with the new camera. |
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Leica’s latest addition to the range of APS-C X cameras adopts a 16-Mpix sensor and useful 28-70mm equivalent Vario-Elmar zoom. Read on to find out how well it performs. |
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With Sony dropping the NEX branding from their mirrorless models, adopting a 20-Mpix APS-C CMOS sensor in a small form factor the new Alpha a5000 appears to continue the NEX lineage. Read on to find out how well it performs. |
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After the success of the NEX APS-C models, Sony has introduced the EVF-equipped 20-Mpix A3000 to compete with similar mirrorless models from Panasonic and Samsung. Read on to find out how this entry-level model performs. |
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Sony's taking a different approach to the consumer interchangeable lens market with the A3000, essentially a 20.1MP APS-C mirrorless camera that uses the same E-mount as the Sony NEX line, yet which has the look and feel of a traditional SLR. Though not the first manufacturer to take this approach, Sony is the first to achieve the low starting price point of $399 for both lens and body. However, to achieve that price point the company had to choose lower quality components for the LCD and electronic viewfinder (EVF). Read the article |