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Sony Alpha a3000

Sony Alpha a3000
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alaScore 90

658 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 658 reviews of Sony Alpha a3000. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the portability and performance are overall positive. The image quality and price are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the storage and image stabilizer.

usability, price, image quality, performance, portability

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Alpha a3000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Alpha a3000

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of Sony Alpha a3000 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the lens and image quality are on the whole positive. The price and portability also get good views. There are some mixed opinions about the battery, and the zoom and storage get negative views.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Alpha a3000

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 386 user reviews of Sony Alpha a3000 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the portability and performance. The image quality and price also get good feedback, whereas the optics and screen get mixed reviews. Many are less positive about the image stabilizer and battery.

usability, price, image quality, performance, portability

viewfinder, battery, stabilizer

92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Sony Alpha 3000

 

The mirrorless Sony Alpha 3000 cuts a lot of corners to hit its low $400 asking price, but there are no compromises in image quality.

Inexpensive. SLR-like design. Built-in EVF. Built-in flash. Short shutter lag. Focus peaking. 1080i60 video capture. Excellent image quality at high ISOs.

No eye sensor. Low-resolution EVF and rear LCD. Limited burst shooting.

The Alpha 3000 does support peaking as a manual focus aid; that system outlines in-focus parts of an image in red, yellow, or white to make manual focus quicker and more precise. But if you're serious about using the EVF, you'll be better suited with...

Oct, 2013
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony Alpha A3000 review

 

Despite being one of the few growing segments of the digital camera market, mirrorless versions of interchangeable-lens cameras still don't get no respect. For one, there's a perception in some quarters that they don't produce the same image quality as...

With an attractive $400 (or less) price, the Sony Alpha A3000 delivers excellent photo quality for the money.

It's slow, with a poor LCD and only slightly better EVF. Plus Sony doesn't include a charger, which may be an issue for some folks.

If you're just looking for better photo quality than a point-and-shoot on a really tight budget, but not better performance, the Sony Alpha A3000 meets that criterion.

Sep, 2013
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Expert review by : Richard Butler (dpreview.com)

Sony A3000 First Impressions Review

 

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...

Aug, 2013
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Expert review by : Josh Fate (steves-digicams.com)

Sony a3000

 

The Sony a3000 is a compact and affordable ILC that provides great image quality and good performance. It is also one of the most affordable ILCs on the market, and great idea for anyone that is looking to take on their first dSLR/ILC. Read more in our...

iAuto and Superior Auto shooting modes are accurate and easy in all situations ; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record ; Very compact body is easy to handle ; Excellent image quality at lower ISO settings ; Performance surpasses...

Weak pop-up flash ; Very high noise levels at the higher ISO settings ; Very sensitive onboard mic with no mic input ; Lower resolution EVF and LCD ; No HDMI output for HD movies on an HDTV

The Sony a3000 is a compact and affordable ILC that provides great image quality and good performance. It is also one of the most affordable ILCs on the market, and great idea for anyone that is looking to take on their first dSLR/ILC. Read more in our...

Jan, 2014
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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Sony A3000 Review

 

The Sony A3000 is an entry-level compact system camera that's styled to look and feel like a more traditional DSLR. Compatible with the manufacturer's range of E-mount lenses, the A3000 features a 20.1 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, 201,600-dot...

Designed to appeal to compact camera upgraders who instinctively want a DSLR, or at least something that looks like one, the Sony A3000 is an intriguing mix of mirrorless technology and DSLR styling that almost hits the mark. While the image quality is...

Oct, 2013
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Expert review by : imaging-resource.com (imaging-resource.com)

Sony A3000

 

Updates: 06/25/2014 : Shooter's Report by Jason Schneider Since Sony launched its first mirrorless cameras -- the Alpha NEX-3 and NEX-5 -- back in early 2010, its E-mount has gone on to become extremely popular. Now that Alpha mirrorless models have...

Jun, 2014
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Expert review by : Camera Labs (cameralabs.com)

Sony Alpha A3000

 

The Sony A3000 is a mirrorless systemcamera styled like a DSLR. Based on the earlier NEX system with the same APS-C sized sensor and compatible with existing E-mount interchangeable lenses, it's an entry-level model with a budget price tag. As such...

Inexpensive., Excellent image quality and noise performance., Highly customisable., Manual focus with peaking assistance., Auto panorama feature

Small low resolution EVF., 16:9 proportion low res screen not ideal for stills., Playback button not in ideal location., No Wifi, but then neither do budget rivals., Miniature effect can't be applied to movies

Jul, 2014
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Expert review by : Chris Thomas (reviewed.com)

Sony Alpha A3000

 

Mirrorless with an identity crisis.

Performance matches the price.

Feb, 2014
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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Sony A3000

 

A DSLR-style camera for just £350 sounds like a great idea, is it?

Light body, Intelligent control layout familiar from the NEX system

Slow AF system, Poor specification, Sub-standard build quality

Oct, 2013
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Expert review by : Amy Davies (techradar.com)

Sony Alpha 3000 review

 

Mix the build of a DSLT and the NEX E-Mount and you get the Alpha 3000

APS-C size sensor ; EVF ; Affordable

Poor screen ; Disappointing EVF

Sony has produced another good camera in the shape of the a3000. It's not hugely exciting, but it's not meant to be. It produces excellent image quality and is available at an enticingly low price point.

Dec, 2013
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