Sony A300 vs Sony NEX-C3

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.

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.

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.

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.