• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 12,800

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A300 advantages over Fujifilm X-T100

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.12 vs 3.92 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 730 vs 430 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More telephoto lens reach
    105 mm vs 68 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 58 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T100 advantages over Sony DSLR-A300

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Thinner
    47 mm vs 74 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    6 years vs 17 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.62x vs 0.49x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 10.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle kit lens
    23 mm vs 27 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A200

Sony DSLR-A300
Sony DSLR-A200
  • $563
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $470
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More viewfinder magnification

Compare Sony DSLR-A300 vs Sony DSLR-A200

Fujifilm X-T100
Sony DSLR-A200
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $470
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony DSLR-A200

Compared to Pentax K2000

Sony DSLR-A300
Pentax K2000
  • $563
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • More cross-type AF points

Compare Sony DSLR-A300 vs Pentax K2000

Fujifilm X-T100
Pentax K2000
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Nikon D5000

Sony DSLR-A300
Nikon D5000
  • $563
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony DSLR-A300 vs Nikon D5000

Fujifilm X-T100
Nikon D5000
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D5000

Compared to Sony A6400

Sony DSLR-A300
Sony A6400
  • $563
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $798
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony DSLR-A300 vs Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100
Sony A6400
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $798
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Sony DSLR-A300
Sony A6100
  • $563
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $648
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony DSLR-A300 vs Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T100
Sony A6100
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $648
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC

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