Sony a230 vs Canon EOS 300D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a230 and Canon EOS 300D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a230 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 300D is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a230 were released 2009 and Canon EOS 300D was released 2003. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a230 | 2009 |
Canon EOS 300D | 2003 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a230 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 300D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a230 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS 300D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a230 has a 10 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 300D has 6,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a230 |
10 MP
10036224 pixels 3872 x 2592 |
Canon EOS 300D |
6,3 MP
6291456 pixels 3072 x 2048 |
Sony a230 has a 60 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 300D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a230 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 300D. Sony a230 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 3200 while Canon EOS 300D has 100 to 1600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a230 | 100-3200 |
Canon EOS 300D | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a230
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 300D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a230 can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 300D can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a230 | 2,5 |
Canon EOS 300D | 2,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
Though, neither Sony a230 or Canon EOS 300D can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 300D weighs 645 gr (equal to 1.42 lb) which is 32% heavier than Sony a230 and its 490 gr (or 1.08 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a230 | 490 gr 1.08 lb |
Canon EOS 300D | 645 gr 1.42 lb |
Sony a230 vs Canon EOS 300D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a230 and Canon EOS 300D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 300D |
Name | Sony a230 | Canon EOS 300D |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 300D |
Release Year | 2009 | 2003 |
Release Date | 2009-05-18 | 2003-08-20 |
MSRP | 549 USD | 899 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 300D |
Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 300D |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
Resolution | 3872 x 2592 pixels | 3072 x 2048 pixels |
Megapixels | 10 MP | 6,3 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC |
Image |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 300D |
ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 1600 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 300D |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Focus Points | 9 | 7 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 300D |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
Screen size | 2.7” | 1,8” |
Screen dots | 230400 | 118000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | N/A | N/A |
Live view | No | No |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.83× (0.55× 35mm equiv.) | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 300D |
Frames per second | 2,5 fps | 2,5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 10 meters | 12 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 300D |
Video recording | No | No |
Video format | N/A | N/A |
Video resolution | N/A | N/A |
Built-in Microphone | No | No |
Built-in Speakers | No | No |
Storage |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 300D |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 300D |
HDMI Output | No | No |
Microphone Port | No | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless | No | No |
Remote Control | Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) | |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 300D |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery & charger
|
BP-511 Lithium-Ion battery pack
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 230 shots | 400 shots |
Width | 128 mm | 142 mm |
Height | 97 mm | 99 mm |
Depth | 68 mm | 72 mm |
Weight | 490 gram | 645 gram |