Sony A300 vs Sony A580

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony A300 vs Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and A580 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A300 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A580 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A300 grades versus the A580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A300 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A300 has external measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A300 against the A580.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A300 and A580 is 64 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A300 and A580.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A580 to render greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.