Canon 700D vs Sony A300

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon 700D versus Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 700D was launched 5 years after the A300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the 700D scores against the A300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 700D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 700D Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 700D provides external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 700D against the A300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 700D and A300 is 65 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 700D and A300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 700D to give greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher 700D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.