Sony A300 vs Sony WX1
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Sony A300 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
- Renewed by Sony A330
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released August 2009
Sony A300 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Sony A300 versus Sony WX1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A300 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the A300 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A300 was brought out 18 months prior to the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A300 grades vs the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A300 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are available at Sony A300 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony WX1
A300 | WX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony A300
WX1 | A300 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | January 2008 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony WX1
A300 | WX1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Sony A300 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A300 enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Sony A300 versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A300 against the WX1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A300 and WX1 is 64 and 96 respectively.
Sony A300 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A300 and WX1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The A300 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older A300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A300 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2008-01-30 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $149 |