Sony Alpha 3000 review – Our verdict
While the body is plastic and both the LCD and the viewfinder are well below average in resolution, the Alpha 3000 is still an excellent beginner’s camera. The autofocus is speedy, even in challenging conditions. Coupled with the wide sensitivity range of ISO 100-16,000, this camera is suited to low-light shooting and more.
Up to and including ISO 1600, noise performance is impressive, with the camera striking a great balance between detail and noise. At higher ISOs, noise is still well controlled. The white balance is consistent and accurate across a variety of scenes and different lighting. For creative purposes, the Alpha 3000 has much to offer, with auto HDR and colour profiles being exciting to use and capable of achieving great-looking images_pg_Photography.Overall, the Alpha 3000 is a trade-off between build quality and internal hardware. However, the large APS-C sensor produces great images and the camera is a match for most entry-level DSLRs at its very affordable price.
Sony Alpha 3000 – Key features
Dioptre adjustment
A small, sleek dioptre adjustment dial is featured to the left of the electronic viewfinder and is easy to adjust
Movie record
A few centimetres from the thumb grip is the movie record button, which allows users to film full HD 1080 video with continuous focus
Micro USB port
While this port connects the camera to a computer for the transfer of images and movies, it also doubles as the charging port
Playback button
This button allows users to review their images. It is positioned, rather unusually, on the top-plate of the camera
