Canon 450D vs Sony A300

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 450D and A300 is 70 and 64 respectively.

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.