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Canon 100D vs Sony A300

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Canon 100D vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • New Model is Canon SL2
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A330
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Canon 100D vs Sony A300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Sony A300

 100D A300 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2008Newer by 67 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Canon 100D

 A300 100D 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon 100D and Sony A300

 100D A300 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 100D vs Sony A300 size comparison

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

Canon 100D vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 100D vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography factors
Sony A300 Portrait photography factors
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
59
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 100D
Street photography with Sony A300
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (407g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D Sports photography factors
Sony A300 Sports photography factors
58
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (380 per charge)
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A300 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition in class (407g)
supports focus by touch
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (380 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D Landscape photography info
Sony A300 Landscape photography info
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (380 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
57
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A300 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 100D vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Sony A300
 Canon EOS 100DSony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 100D Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Also called as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-07-26 2008-01-30
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407g (0.90 lbs) 632g (1.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 11.4
DXO Low light rating 843 538
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $0