Canon 1000D vs Sony A300

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon 1000D vs Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 1000D was manufactured 6 months after the A300 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the 1000D matches up versus the A300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1000D Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1000D offers external dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 1000D compared to the A300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and A300 is 70 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1000D and A300.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.