Canon 600D vs Sony A300

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 600D vs Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 600D was introduced 3 years after the A300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 600D scores vs the A300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 600D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 600D Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 600D comes with external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 600D compared to the A300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 600D and A300 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 600D and A300.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon 600D to resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 600D is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.