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Sony A300 vs Sony W610

Portability
64
Imaging
50
Features
45
Overall
48
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony A300 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Sony A300
(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
  • New Model is Sony A330
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony A300 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sony A300 vs Sony W610, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) and the A300 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The A300 was manufactured 5 years before the W610 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A300 matches up against the W610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony W610

 A300 W610 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony A300

 W610 A300 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2008More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony W610

 A300 W610 
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony A300 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A300 offers exterior dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A300 and the W610.

Sony A300 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A300 and W610 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A300 and W610.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A300 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W610 will give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A300 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
29
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A300 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
56
lighter than average (113g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 Sports photography advice
Sony W610 Sports photography advice
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
27
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 Travel photography information
Sony W610 Travel photography information
45
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (113g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A300
Landscape photography with Sony W610
57
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A300 Vlogging details
Sony W610 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Sony A300 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony W610
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2008-01-30 2012-01-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 632 grams (1.39 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 93 x 52 x 19mm (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 life - 250 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $200