Sony α3000 + 18 - 55mm + 55 - 210mm

20.1MP CMOS, 7.62 cm (3 ") TFT LCD, BIONZ X , APS-C, ISO100 - 16000 + SEL55210 + SELP1650 + 4GB SD

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
SON3000NEX18210FTSD
16-12-2014
Magazine-style photos made easy.

Take professional-looking 20-megapixel photos effortlessly with the a3000 interchangeable lens camera. Unlock your artsy side the easy way and shoot stunning, frame-worthy images and HD video with small-camera simplicity. Best of all, can't-miss moments and fast-action shots are captured with DSLR quality and speed—all in a lightweight camera you'll want to take everywhere.

Go from snapshot to photograph.

The a3000 uses the same sensor format that Sony builds into its full-sized Alpha DSLR cameras. With 13 times the area of the typical point-and-shoot image sensor, Sony's APS-C sensor size delivers an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.

Multiple lenses for ultimate freedom.

The a3000 is compatible with Sony's wide section of smaller and lighter E-mount lenses. With an array of lenses ranging from high zoom to macro, your photography is open to a world of endless creative options. A-mount lenses are also available with the versatile and optional Alpha mount adapter (LA-EA1).

A compact camera with an SLR feel.

Using larger, more professional digital cameras can sometimes be awkward to manage and can weigh you down. But, the a3000 offers a lightweight body and a newly developed grip that enables you to hold the camera more securely for worry-free shooting. It provides ease and comfort when you're taking photos on-the-go.

Shoot Full HD movies.

Not only does the a3000 take high resolution, magazine worthy photos, but it can also capture stunning HD movies in your choice of standard 60i or cinematic 24p, all at Full HD 1920x1080 resolution1. The AVCHD™ codec delivers stunning Blu-ray™ HD picture quality. Also included is the MP4 codec which offers smaller file size for easier upload to the web for sharing.

Gorgeous low-light shooting.

Capture stunning low light photos using the new Exmor sensor that features the same adaptive noise reduction technology found in Sony's high end, full frame SLT-A99V DSLR. The a3000 offers a wide range of sensitivity from ISO 100 to ISO 16000.

Quick auto focus in Live View.

If you enjoy taking photos via the large 3.0" LCD screen over the viewfinder, then you'll be thrilled with the performance of the a3000 optimized auto focus feature. Its intuitive operation means you'll never miss the action or get frustrated waiting for your camera to focus as you shoot stunning images or HD video. This is an ideal feature for photographers who prefer to keep contact with their subjects.

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
160, 3200, 16000
Weight 
353g
Focal length range (f-f) 
16 - 50 mm
Analog signal format system 
NTSC
Audio system 
Mono
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Camera shutter type 
Electronic
Compatible memory cards 
MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, MS PRO Duo HS, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Flash on, Pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed
1/160s
Histogram
Y
Light exposure control
Program AE
Light exposure correction
± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Megapixel 
20.1 MP
Optical zoom 
3x
PictBridge 
N
Scene modes 
Landscape, Portrait, Sunset
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
20.4 MP
Tripod mountable
Y
Viewfinder type 
Electronic
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade

Ports & interfaces

DC-in jack 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
USB version 
2.0

Power

Power source type 
AC
Battery level indicator
Y

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
230400 pixels
Field of view
100%

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Audio formats supported 
AAC, AC3, MP4
Noise reduction
Y

Lens system

Lens structure (elements/groups) 
9/8
Focus adjustment
Auto/Manual
Digital zoom 
4x
Image stabilizer 
Y
Lens mount interface 
Sony E
Maximum aperture number 
36
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
7.5 cm
Minimum aperture number 
3.5
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.4 cm

Camera

Camera type 
SLR Camera Kit
Built-in processor
BIONZ

Focusing

Manual focusing range (wide)
0.25m
Normal focusing range
0.5 - 3m

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)
16000
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash exposure correction
±2EV (1/3 EV step)
Flash recharging time
4s

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/4000s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
30s

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
4700 shots
Battery capacity 
1080 mAh

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
5456 x 3632 pixels
Image formats supported 
EXIF, JPG, RAW
Still image resolution(s) 
5456 x 3064<br />5456 x 3632<br />3872 x 2576<br />3872 x 2176<br />2736 x 1824<br />2736 x 1536
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2, 16:9
Image sensor size (W x H)
23.2 x 15.4 mm
Sensor format
Advanced Photo System type-C (APS-C)

Weight & dimensions

Width 
12.8 cm
Depth 
8.45 cm
Height 
9.09 cm