Sony a300 vs Canon EOS D60

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a300 and Canon EOS D60. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Sony a300 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS D60 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.

Sony a300 were released 2008 and Canon EOS D60 was released 2002. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Sony a300 2008
Canon EOS D60 2002

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 D60 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 a300 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS D60 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 a300 has a 10 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS D60 has 6,3 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 D60 6,3 MP
6291456 pixels
3072 x 2048

Sony a300 has a 60 % larger resolution than Canon EOS D60. 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 a300 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS D60. Sony a300 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 3200 while Canon EOS D60 has 100 to 1000.

Camera ISO Range
Sony a300 100-3200
Canon EOS D60 100-1000

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.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS D60 do not work with Canon EF-S lenses but this is also shown at our compatibility charts.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a300
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS D60

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 D60 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Sony a300 3
Canon EOS D60 3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

Though, neither Sony a300 or Canon EOS D60 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 D60 weighs 855 gr (equal to 1.88 lb) which is 35% heavier than Sony a300 and its 632 gr (or 1.39 lb).

Camera Weight
Sony a300 632 gr
1.39 lb
Canon EOS D60 855 gr
1.88 lb

Sony a300 vs Canon EOS D60 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a300 and Canon EOS D60, 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 D60
Name Sony a300 Canon EOS D60
Manufacturer Sony Canon
Release Date and Price
Sony a300
Canon EOS D60
Release Year 2008 2002
Release Date 2008-01-30 2002-02-22
MSRP 799 USD 1199 USD
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Camera Type
Sony a300
Canon EOS D60
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Sony a300
Canon EOS D60
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 Digital Signal Processing LSI (Image Engine)
Image
Sony a300
Canon EOS D60
ISO Range 100 - 3200 100 - 1000
White Balance Presets 6 5
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 D60
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 9 3
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
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 a300
Canon EOS D60
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 2.7” 1.8”
Screen dots 230000 N/A
Touch screen No No
Screen type N/A N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.74× (0.49× 35mm equiv.) 0.88× (0.55× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Sony a300
Canon EOS D60
Frames per second 3 fps 3 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 12 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, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Sony a300
Canon EOS D60
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 a300
Canon EOS D60
Memory Card Compact Flash
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Sony a300
Canon EOS D60
HDMI Output No No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No No
Remote Control Yes (Wired or wirelss (optional)) Yes (N3 connector)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Sony a300
Canon EOS D60
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FM500H
Battery Pack BP-511
Battery Life (CIPA) 730 shots 620 shots
Width 131 mm 150 mm
Height 99 mm 107 mm
Depth 75 mm 75 mm
Weight 632 gram 855 gram