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Sony A300 vs Sony WX1

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony A300 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Renewed by Sony A330
Sony WX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony WX1

 A300 WX1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony A300

 WX1 A300 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2008More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony WX1

 A300 WX1 
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Sony A300 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A300 and WX1 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A300 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX1 Portrait photography highlights
59
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A300
Street photography with Sony WX1
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 Travel photography factors
Sony WX1 Travel photography factors
45
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A300 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX1 Landscape photography advice
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A300 Vlogging info
Sony WX1 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sony A300 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony WX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
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
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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