Canon 300D vs Sony A100
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Canon 300D vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
- Announced September 2003
- Additionally Known as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
- Refreshed by Canon 350D
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
- Introduced July 2006
- Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D
- Renewed by Sony A550

Canon 300D vs Sony A100 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 300D versus Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 300D was introduced 3 years prior to the A100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the 300D grades against the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 300D vs Sony A100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 300D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 300D Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Sony A100
300D | A100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Canon 300D
A100 | 300D | |||
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Introduced | July 2006 | ![]() | September 2003 | Newer by 35 months |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 118k | Crisper display (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 300D and Sony A100
300D | A100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon 300D vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 300D enjoys physical dimensions of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 300D versus Sony A100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 300D vs the A100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 300D and A100 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Canon 300D vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 300D and A100.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A100 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged 300D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon 300D vs Sony A100 Specifications
Canon EOS 300D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 300D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 |
Other name | EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2003-09-04 | 2006-07-31 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 342.8mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
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 | 7 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 1.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 118 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 645g (1.42 pounds) | 638g (1.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 544 | 476 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-FM55H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $54 | $1,000 |