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Sony Alpha a3000 20.1MP Digital Camera - Black (Kit w/ E OSS 18-55mm Lens)
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Product Information
Perfect your skill set with this Sony Alpha Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera. Great for printing out large photographs in vibrant color and sharp detail, the camera boasts 20.1-megapixel resolution to deliver incredible image quality. A USB port is built into the camera, so you can quickly and easily transfer your photos to other devices and share them on social media. Bring this Sony Alpha Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera with you wherever you go to capture all of your memorable moments.Product Identifiers
BrandSony
MPNILCE-3000K/B
UPC0027242870789
Modela3000
eBay Product ID (ePID)170443216
Product Key Features
Digital Zoom4x
ColorBlack
Battery TypeLithium-Ion
ConnectivityUSB
FeaturesAutomatic Flash, Auto Focus, Self Timer, Red-Eye Correction
SeriesSony Alpha
TypeMirrorless Interchangeable Lens
Dimensions
Item Weight6.9 Oz.
Additional Product Features
Light SensitivityAuto, 100-16000
Display TypeTft LCD
Sensor TypeExmor Aps HD Cmos
Sensor Resolution20.1MP
Max Video Resolution1920x1080
Additional FeaturesAutomatic Flash, Self Timer, Red-Eye Correction, Autofocus
Display Size3in
Exterior ColorBlack
Screen Size3.0"in
Camera TypeMirrorless Interchangeable Lens
Maximum Resolution20.1MP
Lens for SdE Oss 18-55mm
Supported Flash MemorySDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Hx, SDXC Memory Card, microSDHC Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 28 Jul, 2016Most favourable review
Great camera that gets lot of hate
this camera is really good and nice. feels semi cheap but operates splendidly, you kinda feel like you may have missed the shot or didnt expose it right but when you look back on computer you definitely did. its a great walk around camera because it barely weighs anything so you can carry around neck and not feel uncomfortable. has a nice grip which makes you feel like youre holding something sturdy. recommend for first time users of a digital camera however it is worth noting that this model resembles the nex series of sony brand just a better fit for those looking for something similar to a dslr feel type of a camera and larger with a view finder. charging is weird, you have to plug into computer or have a battery charger for the specific battery that it uses.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 May, 2016Most critical review
Fair camera at best, for beginners
Camera failed in all my tests to date. The only shots that came out clean with detail were macro. The camera did real well with detail very close. Color was still flat. This camera is set up to be a fancy point and shoot with some options like a regular DSLR. But for those who shoot in raw this camera is not for you. This camera performs best using jpeg. It has many different pictures styles you can use like old time and black and white. There is an automatic HDR you can use but I wouldn't suggest it. Tried it on a sunset shot and my results looked worse than a straight up shot. Similar to older Nikon and Sony this camera works best for portrait and video. Using this camera for landscape with the Sony kit lens and a 2 other lenses, all my results were bad. No matter the white balance settings, pictures with bright colors came out very flat. If it was a red sunset the camera couldn't pick up the blue in the sky higher up. I would get super under exposed foreground, an over colored middle, then a grayish blue as the sky. Nothing looked natural and color didn't blend. The photos looked fake. You would be better off buying a Nikon entry level or Canon entry level. My biggest complaint is the color of photos. All photos had a grayed out washed look to them. No sharp contrast and no sharp or blended colors.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Feb, 2023
Inexpensive alternative to LTM mount mirrorless cameras
I bought this merely to quickly rate my large stock of screw-mount Leica lenses. I can screw an LTM lens into the LTM>E adaptor and obtain an instant 21 Mpixel image. The camera is large, light weight, plastic, excessively complex and mostly just a cage for the software. My photography will continue to involve film, but I will have a better handle on which Leica lens has the characteristics I need for the matter at hand.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Oct, 2015
More likes than "dislikes..?"
I must start off saying this is my first almost-serious camera, before this one I owned a canon SX30is and that one was pretty decent for a bridge camera with super zoom. I decided to move up to a looking-alike DSLR and started with a tight budget and found this baby at 190$, cant say no to that!. I bought the camera already knowing the LCD was not a quality display and the eViewFinder was a downside aswell. I read many reviews where people were BASHING on this camera for those 2 points and also indicating the camera feels cheap. I wont deny the LCD and viewfinder are like 2/5, the LCD can barely be seen under sunlight and the viewfinder makes you think that you've missed the shot exposure, just to realize you got it right when you get home and watch the pictures on your laptop. When I first got the camera I noticed the SENSOR of this beast is TOP OF THE LINE, for real, I understand that Sony has to cut some corners but they left the expensive things inside this monster and I love the quality of the pictures it takes. The image stabilization is another topic to keep in mind, this is built-in on the lens but at least you have stabilized shots and it works really fine, you will most of the times get the steady shots even if you move your hand. The battery life is pretty decent, not over the top but definitely not a bottom performer... I can get like 500+ with one charge, and it goes 0 to 100 real quick (ha!) like an hour or so... the only thing is that you dont have a led indicator of message that shows you the charging process, so give it an hour (getting a spare battery is a must). The speed is pretty decent, nothing compared to a DSLR but hey, you are getting what you are paying for. Other point is the weight, even though it might feel cheepo, this camera does not weight at all, you can carry it all day long hanging on your shoulder and walk without even notice it, once again, reduced costs on buttons and other physical stuff makes this camera feels like a toy but, does not look like a toy and definitely not performs like a toy. Keep in mind this is an entry level looking-alike DSLR, the main goal of a camara is to take pictures, and this one does that over the level. You can check some sample pictures: flickr /jezersclopis and compare the canon SX30is with the Sony.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Apr, 2016
For the price, a very nice camera
Being a Minolta film camera user from years gone by, I still have a lot of very nice Minolta lenses. With an inexpensive adapter, I find that the A3000 is a very capable camera, plus I have the nostalgia of the classic lenses. It's an entry-level camera, so it doesn't compare with the higher cost models in features. But it produces very nice images. The biggest negative is the viewfinder. It's really inadequate for outdoor (bright setting) use. But all in all, it's a capable little camera.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Oct, 2023
a3000 is Still a Great Camera in 2023
For a 10 year old camera, the Sony a3000 still takes amazing photos. It's not perfect, but it does what it's supposed to do. I have tested it out, and the photo quality was amazing. Unless you are taking fast shots, the auto focus is not as bad as they say. I paid $180 for this used, and it outperforms anything I can find in this price range, including newer cameras. I've included a sample photo I took.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Jan, 2018
BEST VALUE ON THE MARKET
The Sony a3000 is a mirrorless camera with a stunning 20.1 MP Exmor Sensor. IMO the sensor blows away any competition as far as the Canon Rebel Cameras which are significantly more expensive. However this is really for anyone who is just getting into photography, if you're used to a high resolution screen and EVF then this is NOT the camera for you. Unless of course you're like me who knows that a high res display won't make the pictures any better. The RAW files are an absolute wonder to work with. The amount of color and shadow information retained by the sensor is marvelous. I could recover easily 3-4 stops in some shadows and get minimal noise. If you want a lightweight camera with DSLR ergonomics and stunning image quality for under 200$ I would highly recommend this product.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Aug, 2016
Another step toward E-mount
I have a Nex-6 which I love, but bashed the pancake kit lens. Rather than just buying another lens I bought this kit for less money! The 18-55 is better than the pancake and I now have another body. The IQ is equivalent to the Nex-6 but it does have limited features and is slower than the NEX. I already have the EA1 adapter and many Minolta and Sony lenses so I use them with the 3000. Without in-body stabilization it is now my tripod camera.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Aug, 2017
WONDERFUL Camera!!!
have used for several months now! I picked up some old glass (lens) & cheap China lens adapters for different makes - Get better images than with my Nikon D300- & NEVER- never thought that would be possible- & the Sony has more features & so-o-o-o much easier to use! Don't be afraid of the mediocre LDC screen- What image's the camera processes is GREAT!! Even in almost Dark light conditions -the camera makes it look as if shot in full daytime natural light. Takes seconds to switch menu - back to a up to date Sony lens- From like a old Nikon glass !!! actually got it back up my D300 -Ha Ha -Now! the Nikon is the backup!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Sep, 2019
excellent inage quality for the price
Hard to believe you can get a 20mp high quality sensor and Sony's BIONZ processor in a sub $20 dollar camera. No fancy bells and whistles with this camera. But RAW image quality is excellent.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
