Sony A3000 vs Leica M Edition 60 Specifications

APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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35mm 855.6mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000
Leica M Edition 60

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General
Model Number:	A3000	M Edition 60
Alternate Model Number(s):	ILCE-3000, ILCE-3500	M-60
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Rangefinder
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$399.99	$18500.00
Street Price:	$499.99	$15,999.00
Date Available:	2013-09-15	2014-11-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	21.7 oz (616 g) includes batteries, kit lens	36.7 oz (1,040 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.0 x 3.6 x 3.3 in. (128 x 91 x 85 mm)	5.5 x 3.1 x 1.7 in. (139 x 80 x 42 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	20.1	24.0
Sensor Format:	APS-C	35mm
Sensor size:	357.28mm² (23.20mm x 15.40mm)	855.62mm² (35.80mm x 23.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.25 microns	5.99 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	78
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,068
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5456 x 3632 (19.8 MP, 3:2), 5456 x 3064 (16.7 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2576 (10.0 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other)	5976 x 3992 (23.9 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG	, RAW only (DNG, uncompressed)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.5	3.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	No
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i or 24p (24/17Mbps)) 1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	No	No
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony E	Leica M bayonet
Lens:	Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 11 elements in 9 groups with 3 apherical elements	Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH stainless steel lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	35mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	35mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 32 (T); 7 blade aperture	f/1.4 - 16; with 9-blade rounded iris diaphragm
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	70 cm to Infinity 27.6 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	49.0mm	46.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	No
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)/ Center-weighted/ Flexible Spot	n/a
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	n/a
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	Optical / No LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF: 0.5cm (0.2 type), 201,600 dot equivalent, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, -4 to +3.5 m^-1 diopter, 21mm eyepoint from eyepiece lens, 15mm from eyepiece frame at -1m^-1 diopter (CIPA standard)	Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification; Optional EVF available, can be used for Live View and Play functionality
Focus Peaking:	Yes	No
EVF Resolution:	201,600 dots	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.47x	0.68x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.70x	0.68x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	No
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	0.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,400 dots (76,800 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	15.1x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	16000	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100	200
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000	ISO 200 - 6400, manually adjustable in 1/3 ISO increments
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	No
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation)	N/A (RAW capture only)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 8 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	Center-weighted with working aperture
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	No
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur; Sweep Panorama; Picture Effects: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature; HDR; DRO	n/a
Self Timer:	2 or 10; 3 shots after 10 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction: On/Off	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	4.0 m / 13.1 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100)	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/160	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Multi Interface Hot shoe	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG	RAW only (DNG, uncompressed)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	No
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired RM-VPR1	Threaded cable release
Connections (extended):	Multi Terminal/Micro USB (with remote support)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.98
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	1.84
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.5	3.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	11
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	3.5
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	5
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.28 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.069 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.39 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.022 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF lag, Wide-Area AF mode = 0.289s
Startup Time:	2.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	470 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	7.4v 1800mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	No
Internal Charging Supported:	Yes
Software
Included Software:	PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter 4	Adobe Lightroom
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7/8; Mac OS X 10.5 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Mirrorless ILC that looks like an SLR. Sony E-mount, contrast-detect AF, Full HD movies (60i/24p).	First digital camera to concentrate exclusively on the bare functions of photography - shutter speed, aperture, focusing and ISO sensitivity and a newly designed Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH stainless steel lens. The camera design excludes the LCD and shoots in RAW. The camera design excludes the LCD and shoots in RAW. Designed in collaboration with Audi Design, there are only 600 sets worldwide. Each set is presented in a specially designed hand-made presentation box.