Sony A300 vs Sony A77 II

The following is a complete review of the Sony A300 and Sony A77 II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A300 was introduced 7 years prior to the A77 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A300 grades versus the A77 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are available at Sony A300 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A300 comes with physical measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Compare the Sony A300 and Sony A77 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A300 versus the A77 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A300 and A77 II is 64 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A300 and A77 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A77 II to result in greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.