<p>Sony Alpha 3000 at a glance20.1-million-pixel, APS-C-sized CMOS sensorE-mount ISO 100-16,000Street price around 350 with 18-55mm f/3.5-6.5 kit lensSony Alpha 3000 - Introduction</p><p>Many people new to photography overlook compact system cameras (CSCs) simply because they don't look like DSLRs. Commonly, there is a preference for DSLR-type cameras as some consumers assume they offer superior image quality. The small size of a CSC, on the other hand, can give the impression that it is just a step up from a compact. Of course, we know that many CSCs are capable of matching, if not bettering, similarly priced DSLRs.</p><p>Into this environment steps the Sony Alpha 3000. It is, in essence, an addition to Sony's NEX series, but it is housed inside a lightweight, compact, DSLR-style body. As a result, the Alpha 3000 sits somewhat unconventionally in Sony's current camera line-up as being the first and only mirrorless camera included in the Alpha range of SLT (single lens translucent) cameras. Boasting an impressive sensor, a large but lightweight body and an electronic viewfinder all for a very reasonable price, the Alpha 3000 could prove very popular. Sony Alpha 3000 - Features</p><p>Inside the Sony Alpha 3000 is an Exmor APS HD CMOS-type sensor with a 20.1-million-pixel resolution. The sensor is APS-C-sized and measures 23.2 x 15.4mm. Images can be captured as both raw and JPEG files, and they are processed by the speedy Bionz processor that we've seen in many recent cameras from Sony. The speed of the processor allows 2.5 frames per second when shooting at full resolution.</p><p><a href="http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/reviews/compactsystemcameras/129436/1/sony-alpha-3000-review">Keep reading...</a></p>