Sony a300 vs Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a300 and Canon EOS 1D X Mark III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a300 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 1D X Mark III is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a300 were released 2008 and Canon EOS 1D X Mark III was released 2020. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Sony a300 | 2008 |
| Canon EOS 1D X Mark III | 2020 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a300 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 1D X Mark III has a "Canon Full Frame"-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 a300 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS 1D X Mark III | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** 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 a300 has a 10 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D X Mark III has 20 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Sony a300 |
10 MP
10036224 pixels 3872 x 2592 |
| Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
20 MP
19961856 pixels 5472 x 3648 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III has a 99 % larger resolution than Sony a300. 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
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III has a larger ISO-range than Sony a300. Canon EOS 1D X Mark III has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Sony a300 has 100 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Sony a300 | 100-3200 |
| Canon EOS 1D X Mark III | 100-102400 |
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 a300
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a300 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D X Mark III can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Sony a300 | 3 |
| Canon EOS 1D X Mark III | 20 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 1D X Mark III. Sadly, the Sony a300 does not support this.
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 1D X Mark III weighs 1440 gr (equal to 3.17 lb) which is 128% heavier than Sony a300 and its 632 gr (or 1.39 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Sony a300 | 632 gr 1.39 lb |
| Canon EOS 1D X Mark III | 1440 gr 3.17 lb |
Sony a300 vs Canon EOS 1D X Mark III Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a300 and Canon EOS 1D X Mark III, 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 a300 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Name | Sony a300 | Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Release Year | 2008 | 2020 |
| Release Date | 2008-01-30 | 2020-01-07 |
| MSRP | 799 USD | 6499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
| Resolution | 3872 x 2592 pixels | 5472 x 3648 pixels |
| Megapixels | 10 MP | 20 MP |
| Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC X |
Image |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 102400 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 7 |
| 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 a300 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 9 | 191 |
| Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF 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 |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen size | 2.7” | 3.2” |
| Screen dots | 230000 | 2100000 |
| Touch screen | No | Yes |
| Screen type | N/A | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.74× (0.49× 35mm equiv.) | 0.76× |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 0 |
Photography features |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Frames per second | 3 fps | 20 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | N/A |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Video recording | No | Yes |
| Video format | N/A |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
| Video resolution | N/A |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Memory Card |
Compact Flash |
Compact Flash Express |
Connectivity |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| HDMI Output | No | Yes |
| Microphone Port | No | Yes |
| Headphone Port | No | Yes |
| Wireless | No |
Yes Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz only), with Bluetooth support) |
| Remote Control | Yes (Wired or wirelss (optional)) | Remote control with N3 type contact |
| GPS | No |
Yes Built-in |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
NP-FM500H
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LP-E19 lithium-ion battery & dual charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 730 shots | 2850 shots |
| Width | 131 mm | 158 mm |
| Height | 99 mm | 168 mm |
| Depth | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Weight | 632 gram | 1440 gram |