Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000

Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA3000HX99
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-3000
  • ilce-3500
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Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact
Release year (year)20132019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)128102
Width (mm)8536
Height (mm)9158
Weight (g)616242
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Sony HX90V
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)20.118.2
Sensor formatAPS-C1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)357.2828.07
Sensor width (mm)23.26.17
Sensor height (mm)15.44.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.251.26
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score78-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.7-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.8-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,068-
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)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3664 x 3667(13.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3872 x 2160(8.4 mp other)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 5536 x 2160(12.0 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 8192 x 1860(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.510
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)30120
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoXAVC S with LPCM 2ch audio, AVCHD with Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch audio (Dolby Digital Stereo Creator)
Composite video out--
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony E-
LensSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 11 elements in 9 groups with 3 apherical elementsZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 11 elements in 10 groups (5 aspheric elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0024.00 - 720.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.003.00 - 118.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.0628
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)255
Filter thread (mm)49-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)/ Center-weighted/ Flexible SpotContrast Detection AF: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Single-shot AF, Continuous AF (Movie Only)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.5cm (0.2 type), 201,600 dot equivalent, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, -4 to +3.5 m^-1 diopter0.2-inch 638K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, approx. 0.5x magnification with 50mm lens at infinity and -1m-1(diopter) (35mm equiv.), 19
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)201,600638,400
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.470.5
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.7-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400921,600
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)15-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)16,0003,200
Minimum iso (native)10080
Iso settingsAuto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400* (*Extended ISO), 12800** (**with MFNR)
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
  • auto
  • c.temp./filter
  • cloudy
  • custom (3)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent cool white
  • fluorescent day white
  • fluorescent daylight
  • fluorescent warm white
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot, Entire Screen Avg, Highlight
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion BlurScene Modes: Portrait, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Pet, Gourmet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • rear sync. red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow sync.
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)4-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100)ISO Auto: 0.3 to 5.4m (W) / 2.5 to 3.0m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot shoe-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
  • ms micro m2
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC-+
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired rm-vpr1
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • multi terminal/micro usb (with remote support)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • multi/micro usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.980.71
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.840.66
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.510
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)11103
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-10
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)-50
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.510
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)550
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.280.25
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.15
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.070.03
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.390.5
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.02
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, Wide-Area AF mode = 0.289s-
Startup time (s)2.22.3
Play -> record time (s)11.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.25.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)470370
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-300
Battery life, video (minutes)-55
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • np-fw50 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 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
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Os compatibility
  • windows xp/vista/7/8; mac os x 10.5 or later. (playmemories home is windows only.)
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMirrorless ILC that looks like an SLR. Sony E-mount, contrast-detect AF, Full HD movies (60i/24p).-



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