Sony a300 vs Canon EOS Rebel T1i
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a300 and Canon EOS Rebel T1i. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a300 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS Rebel T1i is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a300 were released 2008 and Canon EOS Rebel T1i was released 2009. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a300 | 2008 |
Canon EOS Rebel T1i | 2009 |
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 Rebel T1i 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 Rebel T1i | 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 Rebel T1i has 15,1 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 Rebel T1i |
15,1 MP
15054336 pixels 4752 x 3168 |
Canon EOS Rebel T1i has a 50 % 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 Rebel T1i has a larger ISO-range than Sony a300. Canon EOS Rebel T1i has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Sony a300 has 100 to 3200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a300 | 100-3200 |
Canon EOS Rebel T1i | 100-12800 |
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 Rebel T1i
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 Rebel T1i can shoot up to 3,4 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a300 | 3 |
Canon EOS Rebel T1i | 3,4 |
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 Rebel T1i. 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.
Sony a300 weighs 632 gr (equal to 1.39 lb) which is 22% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T1i and its 520 gr (or 1.15 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a300 | 632 gr 1.39 lb |
Canon EOS Rebel T1i | 520 gr 1.15 lb |
Sony a300 vs Canon EOS Rebel T1i Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a300 and Canon EOS Rebel T1i, 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 Rebel T1i |
Name | Sony a300 | Canon EOS Rebel T1i |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS Rebel T1i |
Release Year | 2008 | 2009 |
Release Date | 2008-01-30 | 2009-03-25 |
MSRP | 799 USD | 899 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS Rebel T1i |
Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS Rebel T1i |
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 | 4752 x 3168 pixels |
Megapixels | 10 MP | 15,1 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC 4 |
Image |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS Rebel T1i |
ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 12800 |
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 a300 |
Canon EOS Rebel T1i |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 9 | 9 |
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 a300 |
Canon EOS Rebel T1i |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
Screen size | 2.7” | 3” |
Screen dots | 230000 | 920000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | N/A | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.74× (0.49× 35mm equiv.) | 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS Rebel T1i |
Frames per second | 3 fps | 3,4 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 | 13 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS Rebel T1i |
Video recording | No | Yes |
Video format | N/A |
H.264 |
Video resolution | N/A |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | No |
Storage |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS Rebel T1i |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS Rebel T1i |
HDMI Output | No | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless | No |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired or wirelss (optional)) | Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a300 |
Canon EOS Rebel T1i |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FM500H
|
Lithium-Ion LP-E5 rechargeable battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 730 shots | 440 shots |
Width | 131 mm | 129 mm |
Height | 99 mm | 98 mm |
Depth | 75 mm | 62 mm |
Weight | 632 gram | 520 gram |