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Canon 400D vs Sony A300

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Canon 400D vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Introduced October 2006
  • Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Older Model is Canon 350D
  • Renewed by Canon 450D
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Updated by Sony A330
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Canon 400D vs Sony A300 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon 400D and Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 400D (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 400D was unveiled 15 months earlier than the A300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 400D grades against the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Sony A300

 400D A300 

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Canon 400D

 A300 400D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2008October 2006Newer by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 400D and Sony A300

 400D A300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon 400D vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 400D enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 400D and Sony A300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 400D and the A300.

Canon 400D vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 400D and A300 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 400D and A300.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged 400D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 400D vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography details
Sony A300 Portrait photography details
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 400D
Street photography with Sony A300
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D Sports photography highlights
Sony A300 Sports photography highlights
40
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 400D
Travel photography with Sony A300
47
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D Landscape photography advice
Sony A300 Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 400D
Vlogging with Sony A300
9
lack of video recording
9
no video shooting
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Canon 400D vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Sony A300
 Canon EOS 400DSony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 400D Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2006-10-14 2008-01-30
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3888 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
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 per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 556 gr (1.23 pounds) 632 gr (1.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 64
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 11.4
DXO Low light rating 664 538
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $0