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Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2008
  • Updated by Sony A330
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony A6000
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Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony A300 versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A300 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A300 grades against the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony NEX-6

 A300 NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony A300

 NEX-6 A300 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2008Newer by 62 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony NEX-6

 A300 NEX-6 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A300 offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A300 versus Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A300 versus the NEX-6.

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A300 and NEX-6 is 64 and 85 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A300 and NEX-6.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-6 to offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Portrait photography camera
59
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A300 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
78
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (345 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
66
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography features
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
75
lighter than competitors in class (345 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A300 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography factors
57
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
32
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (345g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony NEX-6
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2008-01-30 2013-03-25
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Total lenses 143 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 632 grams (1.39 lbs) 345 grams (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 78
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 13.1
DXO Low light rating 538 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage Compact Flash SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $365