Canon S95 vs Sony A300

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon S95 and Sony A300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively close but the S95 (1/1.7") and A300 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The S95 was launched 2 years after the A300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon S95 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S95 matches up vs the A300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check the Canon S95 and Sony A300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S95 versus the A300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and A300 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and A300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The S95 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more challenging. The more modern S95 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.