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Sony A300 vs Sony W320

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony A300 vs Sony W320 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
  • Replacement is Sony A330
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony A300 vs Sony W320 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Sony A300 versus Sony W320, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) and the A300 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A300 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the W320 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A300 scores vs the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony W320

 A300 W320 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony A300

 W320 A300 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2008More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony W320

 A300 W320 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony A300 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A300 offers external dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony A300 versus Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A300 vs the W320.

Sony A300 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A300 and W320 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A300 and W320.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A300 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W320 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged A300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A300 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A300 Portrait photography advice
Sony W320 Portrait photography advice
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A300 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 Sports photography advice
Sony W320 Sports photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 Travel photography features
Sony W320 Travel photography features
45
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
66
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A300 Landscape photography info
Sony W320 Landscape photography info
57
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A300
Vlogging with Sony W320
9
can't shoot video
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Sony A300 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony W320
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-01-30 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 632 gr (1.39 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 538 not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $269