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Sony A300 vs Sony W710

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony A300 vs Sony W710 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
  • Announced January 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A330
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Sony A300 vs Sony W710 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony W710

 A300 W710 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony A300

 W710 A300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2008More modern by 60 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony W710

 A300 W710 
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A300 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony A300 vs Sony W710 size comparison

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

Sony A300 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A300 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A300 Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A300
Street photography with Sony W710
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (114g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 Sports photography features
Sony W710 Sports photography features
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
45
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A300 Landscape photography features
Sony W710 Landscape photography features
57
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A300
Vlogging with Sony W710
9
no video shooting
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Sony A300 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony W710
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-01-30 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact
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 area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 632g (1.39 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 images
Battery form - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $90