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Sony A300 vs Sony A55

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Sony A300 vs Sony A55 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
  • Launched January 2008
  • Successor is Sony A330
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony A57
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Sony A300 vs Sony A55 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Sony A300 vs Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and A55 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The A300 was unveiled 3 years prior to the A55 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A300 matches up versus the A55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony A55

 A300 A55 

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony A300

 A55 A300 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2008Fresher by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony A55

 A300 A55 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony A300 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A300 provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A300 vs the A55.

Sony A300 vs Sony A55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A300 and A55 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A300 and A55.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A55 to produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older A300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A300 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A300 Portrait photography advice
Sony A55 Portrait photography advice
59
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
73
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A300 Street photography features
Sony A55 Street photography features
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 Sports photography info
Sony A55 Sports photography info
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery (380 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 Travel photography advice
Sony A55 Travel photography advice
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (380 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A55 as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
67
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (380 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A300
Vlogging with Sony A55
9
no video recording
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
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Sony A300 vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony A55
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony SLT-A55
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony SLT-A55
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2008-01-30 2010-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 632g (1.39 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 12.4
DXO Low light rating 538 816
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $800