Sony A300 vs Sony W710

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony A300 and Sony W710, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) and the A300 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The A300 was unveiled 6 years prior to the W710 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A300 matches up against the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A300 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. 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 W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Sony A300 and Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A300 vs the W710.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A300 and W710 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A300 and W710.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A300 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W710 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.