Sony A300 vs Sony WX1

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.

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.

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.

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

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.