Canon 1200D vs Sony A300

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon 1200D and Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and A300 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 1200D was launched 6 years after the A300 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1200D grades against the A300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1200D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1200D Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1200D provides outer measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 1200D vs the A300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and A300 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1200D and A300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon 1200D to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent 1200D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.