In depth comparison and review of Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm and Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS |
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Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | DT 18-55mm lens | 18-55mm OSS lens |
Height | 9.55 cm | 5.81 cm |
Width | 12.86 cm | 10.16 cm |
Depth | 7.77 cm | 3.83 cm |
Weight | 492 g | 222 g |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black |
Digital Zoom | - | 4x |
Optical Zoom | 3x | 3x |
SENSOR | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.1 Megapixel | 20.1 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Exmor APS HD CMOS | Exmor APS HD CMOS |
Total Pixels | 20,400,000 pixels | 20,400,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,100,000 pixels | 20,100,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
Sensor Features | Anti-Dust coating | Anti-Dust coating |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE) | Optical (Steady Shot) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS |
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Image Processor | BIONZ | BIONZ |
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LENS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM II - zoom | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 - zoom |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 82.5mm | 27 - 82.5mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 25 cm |
Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
Lens Construction | 7 groups / 8 elements | 9 groups / 11 elements |
Filter Size | 55 mm | 49 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | - | Sony E-mount |
Features | Aspherical lens, Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) | Full-time manual focusing, aspherical lens |
FOCUSING | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS |
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Auto Focus | TTL phase detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 15 | 25 |
Auto Focus Features | Manual Focus Check Live View | Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View, Predictive Focus Control |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Recognition, Smile Shutter | Face-priority AF function, Smile Shutter |
VIEWFINDER | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | Built-in - electronic |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | Colour |
Viewfinder Diagonal Size | 0.5" | 0.5" |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440,000 pixels | - |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.88x | 0.70x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +4 | -4 to +3.5 |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Features | Auto eye sensor | - |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS |
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ISO (Max) | 16000 | 16000 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 100-16000 | ISO auto (100-3200), ISO 100-16000 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1200 | 1200 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View, anti-motion blur |
Special Effects | Black & White, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, landscape, portrait, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key | Black & White, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, landscape, portrait, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 2 or 3 EV steps | 3 steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | - |
Exposure Range | - | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS |
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Type | 2.7" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Display Format | 460,800 pixels | 230,400 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Built-in |
Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control | Contrast control, display brightness control, TRILUMINOS Colour technology |
FLASH | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 10 | 4 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control, flash exposure bracketing | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, flash exposure bracketing |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
MEMORY | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS |
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Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo |
Included Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | - |
Image Storage | 5456 x 3632 3872 x 2576 2736 x 1824 |
5456 x 3064 5456 x 3632 3872 x 2176 3872 x 2576 2736 x 1536 2736 x 1824 |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps |
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 3Mbps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS |
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Battery Type | Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Sony NP-FW50 Lithium Ion |
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Details | 1 x Sony NP-FM500H Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1600 mAh (included) | Sony NP-FW50 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 690 shots (EVF on) Photo shooting - 700 shots (LCD Monitor on) |
Photo shooting - 480 shots |
CONNECTIONS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | HDMI output USB 2.0 |
USB 2.0 HDMI output |
FEATURES | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 8 frames per second | 2.5 frames per second, 3.5 frames per second |
Additional Features | RGB primary colour filter, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, shadow point display, highlight point display, Dynamic Range Optimizer, built-in help guide, automatic display brightness adjustment, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), AUTO+ (Advanced AUTO) mode, Superior Auto mode, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, BRAVIA Sync function, Auto Object Framing, Translucent Mirror technology | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, shadow point display, highlight point display, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, USB charging, built-in help guide, 25p Cinema Mode, x.v.Colour technology, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Superior Auto mode, Clear Image Zoom, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, BRAVIA Sync function, Auto Object Framing |
OTHERS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, shoulder strap, USB cable, DVD disc | Dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, micro-USB cable |
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Software | Sony PlayMemories Home, Sony Image Data Converter 4.0 | Sony PlayMemories Home, Sony Image Data Converter 4.0 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |