Canon 300D vs Sony A100

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).

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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.

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.

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.

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.