Sony A300 vs Sony A900

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony A300 and Sony A900, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and A900 (25MP) and the A300 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The A300 was announced 8 months earlier than the A900 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A300 matches up against the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are available at Sony A300 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A300 has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Examine the Sony A300 and Sony A900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A300 compared to the A900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A300 and A900 is 64 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A300 and A900.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A300 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A900 will produce extra detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.