Sony Alpha ILCE-3000 Specification sheet

Interchangeable-lens

digital camera

The solid and dependable 3000 feels good in your hands and brings out

the beauty of every memorable scene. You’ll enjoy stunning image quality

thanks to a large Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with 20.1 eective megapixel

resolution* and ISO 16000 sensitivity. Conﬁdent, worry-free shooting is ensured

by a comfortable grip and clear, easy-to-view Tru-Finder electronic viewﬁnder.

Moreover, interchangeable-lens freedom combines with system expandability

and numerous advanced features like Auto Object Framing to broaden your

creative horizons. Whether capturing still images or movies, the 3000 is the

right choice for shooting pleasure.

* Approx.

•Exmor®APS HD CMOS sensor with approx. 20.1

eective megapixels and ISO 16000 sensitivity

•Tru-Finder and comfortable, dependable grip

•Multi Interface Shoe and Multi Terminal

•Creative functions such as Picture Eect, Auto Object

Framing and more

Magazine-style photos made easy.

E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL1855), 1/320 sec., F5.6, ISO 100, Auto white balance

Sharp, clean results bursting with color.

Sony technology helps capture the magic of any moment.

E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL1855), 1/160 sec., F11, ISO 100, Auto white balance

You won’t see them but they are there: Sony’s 20.1 megapixel* Exmor™

APS HD CMOS sensor and blazing-fast BIONZ™ image processing engine.

Every scene is captured beautifully, from corner to corner, with ﬁne details

and rich tonal gradations. The sensor’s large size delivers high sensitivity,

attractive defocusing eects, and low noise in wide-ranging shooting

situations including dimly lit environments. Impressive 20.1-eective-

megapixel resolution and advanced BIONZ image processing also bring

every detail to life.

* Eective pixels (approx.)

Two keys to outstanding photos and movies

Sony is the world’s No. 1 manufac-

turer of image sensors for digital

cameras and video recorders (based

on Sony research from April 2012 to

March 2013 that shows Sony has a

50% market share)

Large image sensor

The APS-C size sensor on the 3000 is more than

13x larger than the 1/2.3-size sensors commonly

found on compact digital cameras.

Even in dim lighting, you can shoot beautiful photos with natural

tonal gradations and low noise — without using a ﬂash. Auto ISO

provides outstanding results in most lighting situations and you can

select settings manually to suit particular occasions. Excellent low-

light performance is made possible by cutting-edge features like the

same area-speciﬁc noise reduction as found on the 99.

Wide-ranging sensitivity from ISO 100 to 16000

E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL1855), 1/40 sec., F5.6, ISO 3200, Auto white balance

Area-speciﬁc noise reduction

Flat areas Edges Textures

. . .

This intelligent technology — initially introduced on Sony Series cameras starting

with 99 — adjusts the level of noise reduction for dierent areas of the image.

Superior operability makes shooting a breeze.

Enjoy intuitive operation and conﬁdent, worry-free shooting.

Brighten the scene with this convenient addition. Combined with

the high sensitivity of ISO 16000, you’ll never miss a shot even

when the lights go down. It also produces alluring catch lights for

daylight portraits.

* GN4; ISO 100·m

Built-in ﬂash* for a splash of light

The grip is designed so you can hold the camera securely, shoot

with conﬁdence and enjoy worry-free shooting. Sony even

conducted market research to determine the optimal grip size and

shape. The result is a comfortable grip that ﬁts snugly in the palm

of your hand and is long enough to grab ahold of securely with all

your ﬁngers.

Secure, dependable grip

The mode dial lets you quickly change shooting modes and always

be conﬁdent about which shooting mode is currently in use. By

providing intuitive access to P/A/S/M modes, Superior Auto mode

and more, it simpliﬁes operation so you can concentrate on the

action.

Convenient mode dial

Tap into a wide variety of optional accessories with the Multi

Interface Shoe. The 3000 system includes external ﬂash units,

video lights, adaptors and more — everything you need when it’s

time to expand.

Multi Interface Shoe

expands your shooting options

View every scene clearly with the built-in viewﬁnder, which even

shows the eects of exposure and white balance settings so

you can accurately check how the ﬁnal photo will look. Features

include 100% frame coverage and various shooting information

displays.

Easy-to-view Tru-Finder

electronic viewﬁnder

Precious moments you’ll cherish forever.

Produce stunning photos and movies that always impress.

Give your photos a professional look with Auto Object Framing. This

savvy function analyzes portraits, close-ups or images of moving

subjects then crops them after you take the shot to produce photos

with maximum appeal. Featuring advancements like exceptional

two-person portrait capabilities along with Face Detection and

Tracking Focus, Auto Object Framing not only turns ordinary photos

into stunning compositions but does so eortlessly, automatically

recognizing the scene then cropping accordingly. And thanks to

Sony’s By Pixel Super Resolution Technology and high-resolution

Exmor sensor, images can be radically cropped without marked loss

of image quality.

Notes:

• Cropping results vary depending on shooting situations.

• The original image is saved along with the cropped version.

Auto Portrait Framing

Beautifully composed photos with Auto Object Framing

Auto Macro FramingAuto Tracking Framing

Fabulous Full HD movies at the press of a button

Experience the magniﬁcence of Full HD movies in

AVCHD. Just press the MOVIE button and start shooting.

Support for 60i* gives your movies a lifelike feel with

more natural movement while aspiring moviemakers

can select 24p* to re-create the look of traditional

cinema. 3000’s responsive autofocus keeps subjects

in sharp focus, allowing you to record even moving

subjects and still be assured of excellent results. The

built-in microphone delivers superior audio quality, and

Digital Zoom can be used to extend the lens’ maximum

magniﬁcation while recording.

* 1080 60i/1080 devices

If you can’t seem to get close enough to the subject, activate Clear

Image Zoom. This extends the reach of your lens up to 2x without

markedly degrading image quality. Clear Image Zoom employs

Sony’s By Pixel Super Resolution Technology to achieve amazingly

sharp zoom shots without a telephoto lens. And by combining it

with 3000’s Digital Zoom and Smart Zoom*, you can increase

magniﬁcation up to 8x over the lens’ maximum focal length. What’s

more, Clear Image Zoom supports both photos and movies so you’ll

always have plenty of reach for distant subjects.

* Smart Zoom does not support movies.

Clear Image Zoom

50 mm 100 mm equivalent

Conventional digital zoom

Not all images were taken with the 3000.

Background Defocus control

Brightness control

Color control

Creative versatility for that ‘Wow’ look.

Take your photography to new heights of artistry.

Every image is a potential work of art with Picture Eect — in-camera control for turning mundane shots into little

gems. 3000 includes 15 eects that can be applied to photos or movies, giving you the means to vastly expand

your artistic repertoire. The ability to view eects in real-time on the LCD screen or viewﬁnder* before taking the

shot lets you experiment with dierent looks until you are satisﬁed with the result.

* The following modes are not displayed in real-time and cannot be applied to movies: HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Soft Focus and Miniature.

Picture Eect — Your key to an exciting photographic adventure

Photo Creativity — Fine tuning the look of photos and movies

HDR Painting

Partial Color (Green)

Miniature

Soft High-key

Soft Focus

Pop Color

Retro Photo

Posterization (Color)

3000 provides easy access to most Picture Eect settings as well

as controls for Background Defocus, Brightness, Color and Vividness.

Just activate Photo Creativity, choose the appropriate item then

adjust while viewing in real-time on the LCD screen or viewﬁnder.

The ability to combine settings oers nearly unlimited creative

control, and lets you compensate for tricky lighting.

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