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Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A330
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-F3
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Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Sony A300 and Sony NEX-C3, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A300 was revealed 4 years before the NEX-C3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A300 matches up against the NEX-C3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony NEX-C3

 A300 NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony A300

 NEX-C3 A300 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2008Newer by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony NEX-C3

 A300 NEX-C3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A300 enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Sony A300 and Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A300 against the NEX-C3.

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A300 and NEX-C3 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A300 and NEX-C3.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-C3 to show extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A300
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-C3
59
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
73
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A300 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (225g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Sports photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
53
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography highlights
45
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lighter than average in class (225g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A300
Vlogging with Sony NEX-C3
9
no video shooting
27
lighter than average in class (225g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony NEX-C3
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2008-01-30 2011-08-22
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 365.0mm²
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 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Amount of lenses 143 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 632 gr (1.39 lb) 225 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 12.2
DXO Low light rating 538 1083
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $343