Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Troubleshooting

For help with troubleshooting common issues with this device visit Sony Alpha A3000

Background and Identification

The Sony Alpha A3000 model ILCE-3000K was released in August 27, 2013. This camera is characterized by the ɑ3000 logo located right under the flash button, with the character ɑ being considerably large.

The Sony Alpha A3000 is a medium size, easy to use camera utilized by the average person to take photos and record HD videos. Being an alpha series, this model features interchangeable lens, an E-mount, ability to record HD videos, and an APS-C Sensor. An upgraded version, the A3500, was released in August 2014.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions: 2.3 x 4 x 1.5 inches

Weight: 353 g

Sensor

Sensor Type: CMOS

Maximum Image Resolution 5456 x 3632 (20.1 MP APS-C)

Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 (16:9) at 60hz

Media Format

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SDHC, SD, and SDXC memory card

Rear LCD Screen

LCD Size: 3 inches

LCD Aspect Ratio: 16:9 ratio

230,400 dot resolution

Interface Ports

HDMI

micro USB

Benchmark

Boot time: 1.9s

Shutter Lag: 0.1

Recycle Time: 0.29

Lines Per Picture Height: 1744

Additional Information

Official Sony User's Manual

Review by CNet

Review by GIZMODO

Amazon Product Page