Canon 100D vs Sony A300

The following is a extended overview of the Canon 100D versus Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 100D was introduced 5 years after the A300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the 100D scores versus the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 100D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The whole galleries are available at Canon 100D Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 100D has outer dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 100D versus Sony A300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 100D vs the A300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and A300 is 73 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 100D and A300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 100D to give extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher 100D will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.