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Sony A300 vs Sony A6600

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Sony A300 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A330
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • New Model is Sony A6700
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Sony A300 vs Sony A6600 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony A300 versus Sony A6600, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and A6600 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A300 was brought out 12 years earlier than the A6600 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A300 matches up vs the A6600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony A6600

 A300 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony A300

 A6600 A300 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2008Fresher by 140 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony A6600

 A300 A6600 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Sony A300 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A300 has external measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Look at the Sony A300 versus Sony A6600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A300 and the A6600.

Sony A300 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A300 and A6600 is 64 and 77 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A300 and A6600.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6600 to provide greater detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A300 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A300 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6600 Portrait photography factors
59
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A300 Street photography details
Sony A6600 Street photography details
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A300
Sports photography with Sony A6600
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (810 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 Travel photography features
Sony A6600 Travel photography features
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
84
great battery power (810 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A300 Landscape photography features
Sony A6600 Landscape photography features
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A300
Vlogging with Sony A6600
9
no video
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
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Sony A300 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony A6600
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2008-01-30 2019-08-28
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Number of lenses 143 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 632 grams (1.39 lb) 503 grams (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 13.4
DXO Low light rating 538 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $1,198