Testseek.com have collected 70 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha A3000 and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha A3000.
August 2014
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The editors liked
With an attractive $400 (or less) price
The Sony Alpha A3000 delivers excellent photo quality for the money
APSC size sensor
EVF
Affordable
The editors didn't like
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
Poor screen
Disappointing EVF
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Published: 2013-12-04, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
With the SLR-like handgrip, viewfinder hump and controls, Sony is quite clearly challenging rival mirrorless models from Panasonic and Samsung. In terms of the sensor and IQ the A3000 performs very well indeed. As for the rest of specification and handlin...
Abstract: Entry-level mirrorless cameras provide a nice middle ground between fixed-lens point-and-shoots and lower-end DSLRs. It's an ever-growing category with options for photographers of varying skill level and intentions. The common factors in this class are t...
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 price.Son...
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 e...
Build quality; Slow focusing; Generic styling; Lack of features
We're all in favour of diversity in the digital camera market. The greater the variety of cameras available, the more likely it is that you'll be able to find something that entirely suits your needs. That said however, the Sony A3000 seems to be a...
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Published: 2013-09-25, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
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.
Abstract: 1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Body and Design4. Body and Design Sony A3000 First Impressions Review August 2013 | By Shawn Barnett and Richard Butler Tweet Preview based on a pre-production Sony A3000 Sony's taking a different approach to the consu...
Abstract: 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 i...
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Published: 2014-02-05, Author: Chris , review by: reviewed.com
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 came...
