Canon 450D vs Sony A300
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![Canon EOS 450D front Canon EOS 450D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-450D/Canon-450D-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/nolens/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A300-ek-fn.jpg)
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Canon 450D vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
- Introduced May 2008
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
- Older Model is Canon 400D
- Refreshed by Canon 500D
(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
- Released January 2008
- Replacement is Sony A330
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Canon 450D vs Sony A300 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 450D vs Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
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The 450D was revealed 4 months after the A300 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 450D scores vs the A300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon 450D vs Sony A300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 450D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 450D Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Sony A300
450D | A300 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Canon 450D
A300 | 450D | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon 450D and Sony A300
450D | A300 | |||
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Released | May 2008 | ![]() | January 2008 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon 450D vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 450D has outer measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 450D vs Sony A300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 450D compared to the A300.
![Canon 450D vs Sony A300 size comparison Canon 450D vs Sony A300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-450D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A300-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 450D and A300 is 70 and 64 respectively.
![Canon 450D vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison Canon 450D vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-450D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 450D vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 450D and A300.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon 450D to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
![Canon 450D vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison Canon 450D vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-450D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 450D vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 450D vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 450D vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-450D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon 450D vs Sony A300 Specifications
Canon EOS 450D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 450D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 |
Also called as | EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-05-23 | 2008-01-30 |
Physical type | 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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum 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 autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 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 | 524g (1.16 lb) | 632g (1.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 61 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 692 | 538 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Compact Flash |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $550 | $0 |