Sony a3000 vs Sony Alpha 550
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Sony Alpha 550
Sony a3000
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Sony Alpha 550
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Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
a3000
Alpha 550
Released
2013
2009
Announcement Date
August 27, 2013
August 27, 2009
Camera Type
Mirrorless
DSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Sony a3000
Sony Alpha 550
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-CAPS-CFrame Rate
2.5 fps
7 fps
Lens Mount
Sony E
Sony Alpha DT
Image Processor
Bionz
Bionz
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum 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
Sony a3000
Sony Alpha 550
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HDN/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
Sony a3000
Sony Alpha 550
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
Sony a3000
Sony Alpha 550
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
Overall Score
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
Sony a3000
Sony Alpha 550
User Scores
Sony a3000
Sony Alpha 550
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