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Canon 300D vs Sony A200

Portability
63
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Canon EOS 300D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Canon 300D vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Canon 300D
(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
  • Released September 2003
  • Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
  • Later Model is Canon 350D
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Released July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
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Canon 300D vs Sony A200 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon 300D versus Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 300D was manufactured 5 years earlier than the A200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 300D matches up against the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Sony A200

 300D A200 

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Canon 300D

 A200 300D 
ReleasedJuly 2008September 2003Newer by 59 months
Screen dimensions2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k118kClearer screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 300D and Sony A200

 300D A200 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon 300D vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 300D features outside dimensions of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 300D against the A200.

Canon 300D vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 300D and A200 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Canon 300D vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 300D vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 300D and A200.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A200 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 300D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 300D vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Canon 300D vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 300D vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 300D Portrait photography factors
Sony A200 Portrait photography factors
49
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 300D as a Street photography camera
Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
54
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 300D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 300D Travel photography features
Sony A200 Travel photography features
43
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
46
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 300D Landscape photography highlights
Sony A200 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 300D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
can't record video
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Canon 300D vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 300D and Sony A200
 Canon EOS 300DSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 300D Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Also called as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2003-09-04 2008-07-17
Body design 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3072 x 2048 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 118k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 645 grams (1.42 lb) 572 grams (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 63
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.3
DXO Low light score 544 521
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $54 $100