Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are provided at Sony A300 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony NEX-C3
A300 | NEX-C3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony A300
NEX-C3 | A300 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2008 | Newer by 43 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony NEX-C3
A300 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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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 |