Reasons to choose Alpha a3000
Released in 2013, Alpha a3000 has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 20.1 MP effective resolution, and a 281 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Alpha a3000
vs Sony Alpha NEX-F3
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
Alpha a3000365 mm²
Alpha NEX-F3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.4%
The Alpha a3000 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Alpha a3000MetricAlpha NEX-F3
20.1 MPEffective pixels16.1 MP
23.5 × 15.6Sensor23.4 × 15.6
4.27 µmPixel pitch4.76 µm
18.24 µm²Pixel area22.67 µm²
5.48 MP/cm²Pixel density4.41 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.54
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
281 gWeight314 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoStorageSD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Rechargeable battery NP-FW50)BatteryLithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery & USB charger Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Alpha a3000 has the larger sensor area. The Alpha a3000 has the lighter body. The Alpha a3000 has the higher effective resolution. The Alpha a3000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha NEX-F3
Released in 2012, Alpha NEX-F3 has about 365 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 314 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.