Sony A300 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here, we are analyzing the Sony A300 versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the A300 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The A300 was launched 11 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the A300 scores vs the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are available at Sony A300 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A300 enjoys outside dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Sony A300 versus Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A300 compared to the RX100 VI.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A300 and RX100 VI is 64 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A300 and RX100 VI.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A300 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VI will produce more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older A300 will be behind in sensor tech.