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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
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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 |