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Sony A300 vs Sony A57

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Sony A300 vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Updated by Sony A330
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A55
  • Newer Model is Sony A58
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Sony A300 vs Sony A57 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony A300 and Sony A57, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and A57 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A300 was announced 5 years prior to the A57 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A300 scores vs the A57 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony A57

 A300 A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony A300

 A57 A300 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2008More recent by 56 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony A57

 A300 A57 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony A300 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A300 provides physical measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A300 against the A57.

Sony A300 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A300 and A57 is 64 and 64 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A300 and A57.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A57 to show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older A300 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony A300 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A300
Portrait photography with Sony A57
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A300 Street photography details
Sony A57 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 Sports photography factors
Sony A57 Sports photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 Travel photography details
Sony A57 Travel photography details
45
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
67
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A57 as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A300
Vlogging with Sony A57
9
lack of video recording
77
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
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Sony A300 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony A57
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony SLT-A57
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2008-01-30 2012-09-13
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 632g (1.39 lb) 618g (1.36 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 75
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 13.0
DXO Low light score 538 785
Other
Battery life - 550 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $1,000