Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 2.7 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 10 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Image sensor format | APS-C |
Sensor size | 0.93 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 11.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 10.0 Mpx |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | BIONZ |
Lens mount |
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Optical zoom | 2.0 x |
Digital zoom | 3.0 x |
Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x |
AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Flash |
Contrast autofocus | no |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
Autofocus |
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Manual focus | yes |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Number of focus points | 9 |
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 9 |
Image stabiliser | Built-in |
Phase detection autofocus | yes |
Camera shutter type | Electronic |
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Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | yes |
Aperture priority | yes |
Number of exposures | 3 |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Continuous shooting | yes |
Self-timer delay |
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Flash sync speed | 1/160s |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 12 |
Flash modes |
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External flash connection | Hot shoe |
Flash metering system | TTL |
External flash | yes |
Continuous drive | 3.0 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Manual settings | yes |
Self-timer options |
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Speed (JPEG) | 3.0 fps |
Speed (RAW) | 3.0 fps |
Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 0.7±EV |
Built-in microphone | no |
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Weight | 20.53 oz |
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Width | 5.15 in |
Height | 3.88 in |
Depth | 2.94 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 730 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 1600.0 mAh |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Tripod mounting supported | yes |
On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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Image editing modes |
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ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 3200 |
Maximum image resolution | 3872 x 2592 px |
White balance presets | 6 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats |
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Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
Supported aspect ratios |
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Uncompressed format | RAW |
HDR | no |
AEB/HDR support | yes |
Screen size | 2.7 in |
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Articulated LCD | yes |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 230000 |
Touch screen | no |
Field of view | 95.0 % |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 95.0 % |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74 x |
Separate info display | no |
Video recording | no |
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Body type | SLR |
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Body material | Plastic |
Colour of product |
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Anti-dust system | yes |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Compatible memory cards |
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Storage types | Compact Flash |
Camera file system |
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HDMI | no |
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USB version | 2.0 |
Remote control | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
Firewire | no |
A competitively-priced, feature-rich DSLR camera with a tilting LCD and live viewing.Sitting between the DSLR-A200 and DSLR-A350 models (both of which have been reviewed on this website), Sony's DSLR-A300 offers the resolution of the A200 model plus the Live View system of the A350. Initially the company had no plans to release the A300 in Australia but it obviously saw a need to compete with other manufacturers that offered live viewing in their entry-level models.
10.2-megapixel D-SLR with the works.
Sony DSLR-A300 review, find out how the DSLR-A300 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
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Sony A300 is a 10.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CCD sensor and Sony/Minolta Alpha mount. Read our A300 review to find its pros and cons.
Sony A300 (DSLR Camera): 4 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.
While most dSLRs use CMOS sensors in order to provide live view, Sony's DSLR-A300 doesn't: It offers instant live view via a tilting LCD screen. Now that's pretty cool. Another bonus is that Sony's built-in Super SteadyShot anti-shake system works with any compatible lens, allowing you to produce vibrant, clear shots, no matter what the circumstances
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