| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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Sony Alpha A300 Details
Editors' Comments
The Alpha A300 represents Sony's next step forward into the consumer digital SLR market, and it marches right alongside its brother Alpha A350. The A300's 10.2-megapixel sensor pales sligtly in comparison to the A350's 14.2 (though both use the same size chip), but otherwise the cameras are nearly identical. The big news here is the implementation of a Quick AF Live View system, which allows users to frame shots using the tilting 2.7-inch LCD screen. Otherwise the camera is pretty much par for the course when it comes to consumer dSLRs, offering now-standard features like a dust-shake system and in-body image stabilization. The body accepts all Sony and Minolta A-type bayonet mount lenses, and so is a great first dSLR for someone who has access to an older Minolta film camera.
Sony A300 Specifications
- 10.2 Megapixels
- Sony/Minolta bayonet lens mount
- 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 lens included with kit
- Quick AF Live View system
- JPEG, RAW file formats
- In-body Image Stabilization
- Auto and manual focus
- Auto and manual exposure
- ISO 100-3200
- 2.7-inch tilting LCD display
- CompactFlash memory storage
- Proprietary Lithium-ion battery
Product Information
| Manufacturer | Sony |
|---|---|
| Part Number | DSLRA300K |
| UPC | 027242727038 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2008 |
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