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Canon 300D vs Sony A300

Portability
63
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Canon EOS 300D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
50
Features
45
Overall
48

Canon 300D vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Canon 300D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
  • Revealed September 2003
  • Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
  • Later Model is Canon 350D
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A330
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Canon 300D vs Sony A300 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 300D versus Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 300D was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A300 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 300D matches up against the A300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Sony A300

 300D A300 

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Canon 300D

 A300 300D 
ReleasedJanuary 2008September 2003Newer by 53 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k118kClearer display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 300D and Sony A300

 300D A300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon 300D vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 300D features exterior measurements 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 A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 300D versus the A300.

Canon 300D vs Sony A300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 300D and A300 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Canon 300D vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 300D vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 300D and A300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A300 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 300D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 300D vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Canon 300D vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 300D vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 300D
Portrait photography with Sony A300
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 300D
Street photography with Sony A300
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 300D Sports photography factors
Sony A300 Sports photography factors
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 300D
Travel photography with Sony A300
43
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 300D Landscape photography information
Sony A300 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
57
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 300D Vlogging highlights
Sony A300 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 300D vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 300D and Sony A300
 Canon EOS 300DSony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 300D Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2003-09-04 2008-01-30
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 -
Peak resolution 3072 x 2048 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen 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 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 632 grams (1.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 64
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.4
DXO Low light score 544 538
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $54 $0