Sony A3000 vs Nikon P1000

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Sony A3000 vs Nikon P1000

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APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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How does it shoot? Sony A3000 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A3000 conclusion.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 3000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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How does it shoot? Nikon P1000 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon P1000 conclusion.

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Differences

Sony A3000 advantages over Nikon P1000

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.25 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

470 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
84 mm vs 181 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
20.1 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
11 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
16000 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon P1000 advantages over Sony A3000

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Higher-res screen
230k vs 77k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.28 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 3.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Absolutely incredible value; Includes a stabilized kit lens; More versatile than a fixed-lens bridge camera; Comfortable body with good ergonomics; Great image quality; Good autofocus performance; Decent battery life.
Feels a bit plasticky; Slow burst shooting with limited buffer; Sluggish to power on or switch modes; Low-res EVF and LCD monitor; Can't review images using EVF; No video output; Weak flash; Battery charges in-camera.
Read our Sony A3000 Review

Record-breaking 24-3000mm optical zoom lens with surprisingly good optical performance; Good image quality at low ISOs; VR works well; Fast AF in good lighting; RAW image capture.
Tiny sensor struggles with low-light/high ISO image quality; Lens dims quickly as you zoom; Sluggish low-light AF; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Shallow buffer depth; Poor battery life.
Read our Nikon P1000 Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-01

Sony A3000

Pentax K-01

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A3000 vs Pentax K-01

Nikon P1000

Pentax K-01

$997
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$359
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Pentax K-01

Compared to Nikon P900

Sony A3000

Nikon P900

$598
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$697
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A3000 vs Nikon P900

Nikon P1000

Nikon P900

$997
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Sony A3000

Sigma sd Quattro

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$699
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
HDMI out

Compare Sony A3000 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Nikon P1000

Sigma sd Quattro

$997
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Compared to Canon EOS M5

Sony A3000

Canon EOS M5

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$787
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony A3000 vs Canon EOS M5

Nikon P1000

Canon EOS M5

$997
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$787
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Canon EOS M5

Compared to Nikon P950

Sony A3000

Nikon P950

$598
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$797
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A3000 vs Nikon P950

Nikon P1000

Nikon P950

$997
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer exposure

$797
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950

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