Sony a6400 vs Sony a3000

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6400 and Sony a3000. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.

Sony a6400 were released 2019 and Sony a3000 was released 2013. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Sony a6400 2019
Sony a3000 2013

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Sony APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Sony a6400 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a3000 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)

Resolution

Sony a6400 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a3000 has 20 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Sony a6400 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Sony a3000 20 MP
19816192 pixels
5456 x 3632

Sony a6400 has a 21 % larger resolution than Sony a3000. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony a6400 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a3000. Sony a6400 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Sony a3000 has 100 to 16000.

Camera ISO Range
Sony a6400 100-32000
Sony a3000 100-16000

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6400
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a3000

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a6400 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Sony a3000 can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Sony a6400 11
Sony a3000 2,5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Sony a6400 and Sony a3000 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a3000 weighs 411 gr (equal to 0.91 lb) which is 2% heavier than Sony a6400 and its 403 gr (or 0.89 lb).

Camera Weight
Sony a6400 403 gr
0.89 lb
Sony a3000 411 gr
0.91 lb

Sony a6400 vs Sony a3000 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6400 and Sony a3000, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Sony a6400
Sony a3000
Name Sony a6400 Sony a3000
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Release Date and Price
Sony a6400
Sony a3000
Release Year 2019 2013
Release Date 2019-01-15 2013-08-27
MSRP 899 USD 399 USD
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Camera Type
Sony a6400
Sony a3000
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Sony a6400
Sony a3000
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 5456 x 3632 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 20 MP
Image Processor Bionz X Bionz
Image
Sony a6400
Sony a3000
ISO Range 100 - 32000 100 - 16000
White Balance Presets 10 9
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Optical Steady Shot)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Sony a6400
Sony a3000
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 25
Lens Mount Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Sony a6400
Sony a3000
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 921600 230400
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) 0.7× (0.47× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2359296 N/A
Photography features
Sony a6400
Sony a3000
Frames per second 11 fps 2,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 6 meters 6 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Sony a6400
Sony a3000
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.264
AVCHD
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Sony a6400
Sony a3000
Memory Card Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Sony a6400
Sony a3000
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth 4.1)
No
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Yes (via optional RM-VPR1)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Sony a6400
Sony a3000
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FW50
NP-FW50
Battery Life (CIPA) 410 shots 470 shots
Width 120 mm 128 mm
Height 67 mm 91 mm
Depth 60 mm 85 mm
Weight 403 gram 411 gram