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Sony A9 vs Sony A300

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Sony A9 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Refreshed by Sony A9 II
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
  • Released January 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A330
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Sony A9 vs Sony A300 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony A9 versus Sony A300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and A300 (10MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and A300 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The A9 was manufactured 9 years later than the A300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A9 scores against the A300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A300

 A9 A300 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2008More recent by 113 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony A9

 A300 A9 

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony A300

 A9 A300 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A9 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A9 enjoys outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A9 vs the A300.

Sony A9 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and A300 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A9 and A300.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A9 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A9 will produce extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher A9 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A9 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A300 Portrait photography highlights
83
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
59
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A9
Street photography with Sony A300
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A9
Sports photography with Sony A300
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 Travel photography advice
Sony A300 Travel photography advice
73
better than average battery (650 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
45
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 Landscape photography features
Sony A300 Landscape photography features
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
57
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 Vlogging info
Sony A300 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
9
no video shooting
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Sony A9 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony A300
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A9 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-04-19 2008-01-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,440 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 grams (1.48 pounds) 632 grams (1.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 92 64
DXO Color Depth rating 24.9 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 11.4
DXO Low light rating 3517 538
Other
Battery life 650 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Compact Flash
Card slots Two One
Retail cost $4,498 $0