Canon T7 vs Sony A300

Below, we are contrasting the Canon T7 vs Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and A300 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7 was unveiled 10 years after the A300 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the T7 scores vs the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are provided at Canon T7 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon T7 has physical measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the T7 vs the A300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T7 and A300 is 68 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T7 and A300.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon T7 to resolve greater detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern T7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.