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Sony A9 II vs Sony A300

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Sony A9 II vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A9
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A330
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A300 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Sony A9 II versus Sony A300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and A300 (10MP) and the A9 II (Full frame) and A300 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The A9 II was announced 11 years after the A300 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A9 II grades against the A300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony A300

 A9 II A300 
AnnouncedOctober 2019January 2008More modern by 143 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kSharper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony A9 II

 A300 A9 II 

Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony A300

 A9 II A300 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony A9 II vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A9 II provides outer measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A9 II versus Sony A300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A9 II vs the A300.

Sony A9 II vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A9 II and A300 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Sony A9 II vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 II and A300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A9 II with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A9 II will offer extra detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger A9 II provides an edge in sensor technology.

Sony A9 II vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 II vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 II Portrait photography details
Sony A300 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
59
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 II Street photography advice
Sony A300 Street photography advice
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 II Sports photography information
Sony A300 Sports photography information
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (690 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A9 II
Travel photography with Sony A300
73
better than average battery life (690 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A9 II
Landscape photography with Sony A300
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (690 CIPA)
two card slots
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 II Vlogging advice
Sony A300 Vlogging advice
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
9
can't record video
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 II and Sony A300
 Sony Alpha A9 Mark IISony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A9 Mark II Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2019-10-03 2008-01-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,440k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 678 gr (1.49 pounds) 632 gr (1.39 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Battery life 690 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Compact Flash
Storage slots 2 One
Launch cost $4,498 $0