Sony Alpha DSLR-A3000

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 20 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

9
Average:

3
Bad:

5

Pros:

Affordable.
SLR-like design.
Focus peaking.

Cons:

Slow, with a poor LCD and only slightly better EVF.
Doesn't include a charger.

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Last revision on June 24, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Affordable
SLR-like design
Focus peaking
1080i 60f video capture
Delivers excellent photo quality

Reviewers Didn't Like

Slow, with a poor LCD and only slightly better EVF
Doesn't include a charger
Limited burst shooting

Expert reviews and ratings

By digitalmediaandit.com on March 25, 2015 60

First and foremost the picture quality of this new Compact System Camera is excellent. The high-resolution 20MP sensor is a full APS-C size and so suffers from very little of the “noise” inherent in smaller designs.This camera is essentially a NEX model...

By reviewed.com on February 05, 2014 79

Mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras are here to stay, due mostly to the advantages they offer over bigger, bulkier DSLRs. However, Sony's taking a big risk with the A3000—though its price point is fantastic for an entry-level interchangeable lens...

By Macworld UK on December 20, 2013 60

Sony has been concentrating its photographic efforts of late on clip-on optics for smartphones, or very high-end compacts with full frame sensors, so this latest DSLR-type camera - the Sony A3000 - has slipped out with slightly less fanfare than...

By TechRadar AU on December 17, 2013 80

You might also like... How to use your new digital camera Although the Sony Alpha 3000 undeniably produces high quality images, we can't help but be a little confused by the camera. It's basically a hybrid of the Alpha and NEX systems, and while both are...

By Expert Reviews on December 11, 2013 100

SLR image quality at a breakthrough...

By Photo Review Australia on December 05, 2013 86

Sony's ILCE-3000 is something of a 'curate's egg'; excellent in parts. It's difficult to argue with the pricing and many purchasers will find this the main reason to acquire this camera. Snapshooters should generally be satisfied as the auto settings are...

By Digital Photography School on November 07, 2013 70

Quality: above average. Accurate colour.Why you'd buy the Sony A3000: small DSLR-like camera; access to lots of lenses.Why you wouldn't buy the Sony A3000: menu access confusing.An attractive camera for the newcomer. Lots to like. Especially the...

By PhotographyBLOG on October 23, 2013 80

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...

By itreviews.com on October 19, 2013 80

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

By ePHOTOzine on October 10, 2013 80

The Sony Alpha 3000 is roughly the same size as a compact Digital SLR, such as the Sony Alpha A58 , and doesn't give the same compact size benefits as other Digital SLR style mirrorless cameras such as the Panasonic Lumix G5 (which also benefit from...

By Amateur Photographer on October 08, 2013 79

While the body is plastic and both the LCD and the viewfinder are well below average in resolution, the Alpha 3000 is still an excellent beginners camera. The autofocus is speedy, even in challenging conditions. Coupled with the wide sensitivity range...

By TrustedReviews on October 07, 2013 60

The A3000 is neither DSLR nor a CSC, and unfortunately it fails to particularly impress as either, despite some impressive image quality results. It’s an interesting idea, but on this evidence it needs more work.

By CNET Australia on September 26, 2013 70

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...

By Steves Digicams on January 31, 2014

By Josh Fate The Sony Alpha 3000 is one of the most affordable and compact dSLR-style cameras on the market. It has been designed for use by beginner and amateur photographers, keeping the camera control and use as simple as possible. It is also one...

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