Note: this camera was first sold in
Apr 2008.
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Sony Alpha A300
HQ Grade: B
| 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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This camera is ranked
- 26th of 50 in SLR/Professional
- 54th of 102 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 10th of 41 in Sony
- 27th of 87 in $350 - $600
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Answered Questions for the A300
- Q: How does the Sony A300 compare to the Nikon D80?
- A: Pound for pound, you can't do better than the legacy of Nikkor lenses. Frankly, I find the Nikon's better, but... read more
- Q: Will the Minolta 5000i lenses fit the Sony A300 camera?
- A: The Sony Alpha series has the Minolta A mount system, therefore, all Minolta AF lenses will be usable on the... read more
- Q: I have a Monolta XG-M. Will my many lenses fit the A200?
- A: Hi Mike,I'm going to direct you to a similar question for your response - the XG-M has the same "M... read more
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Open Questions for the A300
- Q: How is thye noise at Hi ISO and JPEG Quality of the A300
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Where can I buy only the A300 body?
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I am looking for that can take pictures of minute insects in the fields. Will A 300 serve the purpose?
- 18 points for best answer - 1 reply
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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... read more
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
