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Sony A300 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
64 Imaging
49 Features
45 Overall
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Sony A300 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Introduced January 2008
  • New Model is Sony A330
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony A300 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony A300 vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the A300 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A300 was launched 13 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the A300 matches up vs the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 A300 ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A300

		

		

			
 ZV-1 A300 
RevealedMay 2020January 2008More modern by 150 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 A300 ZV-1 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony A300 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A300 features exterior 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 ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check the Sony A300 vs Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A300 compared to the ZV-1.
Sony A300 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A300 and ZV-1 is 64 and 88 respectively.
Sony A300 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A300 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A300 and ZV-1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A300 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged A300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Sony A300 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A300 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony A300 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Sony A300 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography info
59
 you can focus manually
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 low megapixels (10MP)
73
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 has face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Sony A300 as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
74
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sony A300 Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography advice
54
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 low megapixels (10MP)
71
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 max fps high (24.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 has tracking autofocus
 has phase detect AF
 terrible battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Sony A300 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
45
 built-in flash
 no Time Lapse mode
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
81
 lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 good  resolution (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony A300 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography factors
57
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 no Time Lapse mode
70
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW files
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony A300 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
9
 no video recording
86
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external microphone socket
 lighter than competitors in class (294g)
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Sony A300 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony ZV-1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2008-01-30 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 632g (1.39 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 538 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Compact Flash SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $750