Canon 1D X vs Sony A300

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon 1D X vs Sony A300, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and A300 (10MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and A300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D X was unveiled 3 years after the A300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the 1D X scores against the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D X and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X has got outside dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

See the Canon 1D X vs Sony A300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 1D X vs the A300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X and A300 is 50 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X and A300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1D X will result in greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent 1D X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.