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 SLT-A65
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
Alpha a3000367 mm²
Alpha SLT-A65- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Alpha a3000 and Alpha SLT-A65 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Alpha a3000MetricAlpha SLT-A65
20.1 MPEffective pixels24.3 MP
23.5 × 15.6Sensor23.5 × 15.6
4.27 µmPixel pitch3.88 µm
18.24 µm²Pixel area15.09 µm²
5.48 MP/cm²Pixel density6.63 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
281 gWeight622 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Rechargeable battery NP-FW50)BatteryRechargeable NP-FM500H 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 and Alpha SLT-A65 have the same sensor area. The Alpha a3000 has the lighter body. The Alpha SLT-A65 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 SLT-A65
Released in 2011, Alpha SLT-A65 has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 24.3 MP effective resolution, and a 622 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.