Sony A3000 vs Nikon A1000

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Sony A3000 vs Nikon A1000

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

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony A3000 advantages over Nikon A1000

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.25 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

470 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
20.1 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
16000 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon A1000 advantages over Sony A3000

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
40 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More dots on screen
1037k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 3.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Absolutely incredible value; Includes a stabilized kit lens; More versatile than a fixed-lens bridge camera; Comfortable body with good ergonomics; Great image quality; Good autofocus performance; Decent battery life.
Feels a bit plasticky; Slow burst shooting with limited buffer; Sluggish to power on or switch modes; Low-res EVF and LCD monitor; Can't review images using EVF; No video output; Weak flash; Battery charges in-camera.
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-01

Sony A3000

Pentax K-01

$500
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A3000 vs Pentax K-01

Nikon A1000

Pentax K-01

$477
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$359
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Pentax K-01

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Sony A3000

Sigma sd Quattro

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$699
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
HDMI out

Compare Sony A3000 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Nikon A1000

Sigma sd Quattro

$477
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Compared to Canon EOS M5

Sony A3000

Canon EOS M5

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$787
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony A3000 vs Canon EOS M5

Nikon A1000

Canon EOS M5

$477
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$787
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Canon EOS M5

Compared to Canon SX740 HS

Sony A3000

Canon SX740 HS

$500
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$518
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony A3000 vs Canon SX740 HS

Nikon A1000

Canon SX740 HS

$477
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$518
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Canon SX740 HS

Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Sony A3000

Panasonic ZS80

$500
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$398
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony A3000 vs Panasonic ZS80

Nikon A1000

Panasonic ZS80

$477
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach

$398
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS80

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