Sony A300 vs Sony A68

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony A300 vs Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The A300 was announced 8 years earlier than the A68 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A300 grades versus the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A300 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A300 has got outer measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A300 compared to the A68.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A300 and A68 is 64 and 64 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A300 and A68.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A68 to render greater detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.