Sony A300 vs Sony A700

Below is a extended review of the Sony A300 vs Sony A700, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the A300 (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A300 was released 2 months later than the A700 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A300 scores vs the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are available at Sony A300 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A300 features physical dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A300 against the A700.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A300 and A700 is 64 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A300 and A700.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A700 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.