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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A300

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R III
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R V
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • New Model is Sony A330
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A300 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony A7R IV versus Sony A300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and A300 (10MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and A300 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R IV was brought out 11 years after the A300 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A7R IV grades versus the A300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony A300

 A7R IV A300 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2008Newer by 140 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony A7R IV

 A300 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony A300

 A7R IV A300 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7R IV has outer dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Sony A7R IV versus Sony A300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A7R IV vs the A300.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and A300 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and A300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will offer extra detail having its extra 51MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger A7R IV provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography features
Sony A300 Portrait photography features
88
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography factors
Sony A300 Street photography factors
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony A300 as a Sports photography camera
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (670 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography details
Sony A300 Travel photography details
74
better than average battery (670 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count excellent (61 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
45
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography info
Sony A300 Landscape photography info
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (670 CIPA)
two card slots
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging features
Sony A300 Vlogging features
37
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
9
no video shooting
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony A300
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-07-16 2008-01-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 9504 x 6336 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 567 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,440k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 665g (1.47 pounds) 632g (1.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 64
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 11.4
DXO Low light rating 3344 538
Other
Battery life 670 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Compact Flash
Storage slots 2 1
Launch cost $3,498 $0