| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000 |
| Brand | Sony |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.sony.com/ |
| Model number | A3000 |
| Alternate model number(s) | |
| Camera format | Compact System Camera |
| Release year | 2013 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 128 mm |
| Width | 85 mm |
| Height | 91 mm |
| Weight | 616 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Sony |
| Effective megapixels | 20.1 MP |
| Sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor area | 357.28 mm² |
| Sensor width | 23.2 mm |
| Sensor height | 15.4 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 4.25 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 78 |
| Dxo color depth score | 23.7 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 12.8 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 1,068 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
- 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
- 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
- 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
- 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
- 3872 x 2176(8.4 mp 16:9)
- 3872 x 2576(10.0 mp 3:2)
- 5456 x 3064(16.7 mp 16:9)
- 5456 x 3632(19.8 mp 3:2)
- 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
|
| Image file format | - jpeg
- raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
- raw+jpeg
|
| Continuous-mode | 3.5 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1440x1080
- 1920x1080
- 640x480
|
| Movie max framerate | 30 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
| Composite video out | - |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | Add |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | - |
| Hd video connection | Add |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Sony E |
| Lens | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 11 elements in 9 groups with 3 apherical elements |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 27.00 - 83.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 18.00 - 55.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 3.06 x |
| Aperture range | 0.18 - 0.29 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 25 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 49 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | + |
| Digital zoom values | |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)/ Center-weighted/ Flexible Spot |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | EVF / 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 |
| Focus peaking | + |
| Evf resolution | 201,600 dots |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.47 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.7 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 230,400 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 15 x |
| Top deck display | - |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 16,000 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
- custom
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent
- incandescent
- shade
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - auto flash
- fill-flash
- flash off
- rear sync. red-eye reduction: on/off
- slow sync.
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | 4 m |
| Flash range description | Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100) |
| Max flash sync | 1/160 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Multi Interface Hot shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | - |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | - raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
- raw+jpeg
|
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | - |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | |
| Connections (extended) | - multi terminal/micro usb (with remote support)
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.98 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting | 1.84 s/frame |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 3.5 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 11 frames |
| Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode | 3.5 fps |
| Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode | 5 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.28 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.07 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.39 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.02 s |
| Shutter lag (notes) | Full AF lag, Wide-Area AF mode = 0.289s |
| Startup time | 2.2 s |
| Play -> record time | 1 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 2.2 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 470 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary |
| Usable battery types | - np-fw50 lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | - |
| Internal charging supported | + |
| Software |
| Included software | - image data converter 4
- playmemories home
|
| Os compatibility | - windows xp/vista/7/8; mac os x 10.5 or later. (playmemories home is windows only.)
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | Mirrorless ILC that looks like an SLR. Sony E-mount, contrast-detect AF, Full HD movies (60i/24p). |