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Sony a3000 vs Sony Alpha 550
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Sony a3000

Sony A3000
Winner!
49%

Sony Alpha 550

Sony Alpha 550
44%
Sony a3000
vs
Sony Alpha 550
Price
Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
a3000
Alpha 550
Released
2013
2009
Announcement Date
August 27, 2013
August 27, 2009
Camera Type
Mirrorless
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
58%
48%
Megapixels
20.1 MP
14.2 MP
Image Resolution
5456 x 3632 px
4592 x 3056 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
15.6 x 23.5 mm
15.6 x 23.5 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
APS-C
Frame Rate
2.5 fps
7 fps
Lens Mount
Sony E
Sony Alpha DT
Image Processor
Bionz
Bionz
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
200
Maximum ISO (Native)
16,000
12,800
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
200
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
16000
12800
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
25
9
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Resolution
201,600 dots
N/A
Video
Video
56%
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HD
N/A
Max Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
N/A
Max Video Frame Rate
60 p
N/A
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
AVCHD
N/A
Features
Features
36%
41%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3"
Screen Resolution
230,400 dots
921,600 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
27%
27%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC / Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD / SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
NP-FW50
NP-FM500H
Battery Life
470 shots
480 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
78%
66%
Portrait (Color Depth)
23.7 bits
21.9 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
12.8 EVs
11.8 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
1068
807
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
36 reviews
39 reviews
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