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Sony a6300

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Pros

  • neat
  • clean design that works surprisingly well for its small size
  • ability to combine power and size so efficiently

Cons

  • Sony has left all the camera s external elements untouched
  • images are still a bit noisy if
  • lack of a headphone jack and other quality of life features

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • Advanced Photo System type-C (APS-C)
  • 23.5x15.6 mm
  • 24 Mpx
  • 6000, 4000 px
  • Sony E
  • 4
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus
  • 2.95 in
  • no

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Sony a6300 - Pros & Cons

Sony a6300

Pros

  • neat
  • clean design that works surprisingly well for its small size
  • ability to combine power and size so efficiently
  • elegant
  • retro style and premium build quality
  • faster readout performance and a better signal-to-noise ratio
  • camera easier and quicker in use
  • their action is solid and mode dial-based shooting is easy and fun
  • excellent
  • small and reasonably priced primes
  • good auto-focus system

Cons

  • Sony has left all the camera s external elements untouched
  • images are still a bit noisy if
  • lack of a headphone jack and other quality of life features
  • steep price to pay for monitoring your audio
  • slow motion possibilities
  • less than half of the total ISO range
  • Slr have no substitute
  • poor) resolution
  • slow time lag
  • and
  • millimetres thicker

Sony a6300 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.95 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
51200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
24 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
6000 x 4000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony a6300 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor format
Advanced Photo System type-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors25.0 Mpx
Effective pixels24.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution6000 x 4000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4240x2832
  • 3008x2000
  • 6000x3376
  • 4240x2400
  • 3008x1688
ProcessorBIONZ X
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Optics and focus
Lens mountSony E
Optical zoom2.0 x
Digital zoom8.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
Minimum aperture5.6
Maximum aperture4
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selection
  • Auto
  • Manual
Number of focus points425
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)425
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter2.17 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
Number of AF points (contrast)169
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
  • 2/3
  • 1
  • 2
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
Histogramyes
AE frames
  • 3
  • 5
WB BracketingYes
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/160s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range6
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • High-speed Sync
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemTTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive11.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Night
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Twilight
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Speed (JPEG)11.0 fps
Speed (RAW)11.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 3.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Built-in speakersyes
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formats
  • AAC
  • LPCM
  • MP4
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Dimensions
Weight12.73 oz
Width2.63 in
Height2.63 in
Depth1.92 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)400
Battery life (max)2.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1020.0 mAh
Battery voltage7.3 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedY
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
  • 51200
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum51200
Boosted ISO maximum51200
Maximum image resolution6000 x 4000 px
White balance presets10
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Fluorescent L
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Negative film
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.95 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921600
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.39 in
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution2359296.0 px
Viewfinder magnification1.07 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-4 - 3
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
  • XAVC S
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)120.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS PRO Duo Mark 2
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DPOF
  • Exif
  • RAW
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Connectivity
micro-HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB connector typeMicro-USB
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portyes
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeno
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
Firewireno

Sony a6300 - Q&A (23)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What sensor does the Sony A6300 have?
    franklyn_lowe
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6300 comes with 24MP Exmor CMOS sensor.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Sony a6300 crop 4k?
    delfina.zemlak
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, on The Sony a6300, 4k 30P is cropped, same as 1080 120P.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Sony A6300 have image stabilization?
    kennith
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6300 did not come with built-in sensor stabilization.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Sony a6300 have a record limit?
    esteban_botsford
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6300 camera is limited to a recording time of 29 Min 59 Seconds.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Sony A6300 shoot raw?
    lawrence_kessler
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony a6300 comes with the option to shoot raw and RAW+JPEG.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Sony a6300 have a mic?
    alyce.bartell
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6300 comes with 3.5mm jack connector.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Sony a6300 still overheat?
    elias
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony A6300 is still a very good camera to buying in 2022.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Sony a6300 have Touch Screen?
    pamala_daniel
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony has officially discontinued the Sony A6300 Camera.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How old is the Sony a6300?
    versie.kutch
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6300 has a much superior AF system, which make it better in low light.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What kind of sensor does the Sony a6300 have?
    lidia.wintheiser
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6300 comes with APS-C (crop sensor).
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony a6300 a 4K camera?
    robt_hand
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony a6300 camera 4K Video.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How many megapixels is Sony a6300?
    darren.vandervort
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6300 is a 24 megapixels camera.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony a6300 good for pictures?
    ben_greenfelder
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony a6300 is a surprisingly reasonable option for getting excellent picture.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Do professional photographers use Sony a6300?
    kraig
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, many professional photographers use The Sony a6300 for their work.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony a6300 professional camera?
    khalilah.oconnell
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony a6300 is a mirrorless camera for those people who have pro-level ambitions.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can you overcharge the Sony a6300 battery?
    jarvis
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6300 camera are designed to shut off, when battery reaches full charge.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is it OK to leave Sony a6300 battery in charger?
    katherina
    over 1 year ago
    it's not a problem. Lithium battery of The Sony a6300 camera will stop charging once the battery is full.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Sony a6300 have eye focus?
    jill
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony a6300 has powerful Eye Auto Focus, which allow the camera to focus on your subject's eye.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony a6300 camera best for product photography?
    evita
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony a6300 is good for the product photography. As produces images with unprecedented resolution from the a full-frame mirrorless camera.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony a6300 worth it in 2022?
    lee
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony a6300 is a good camera for any kind of photography.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is the Sony A6300 a Full Frame camera?
    craig.abshire
    over 1 year ago
    No, The Sony a6300 is not Full Frame camera.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How long does Sony a6300 battery last?
    anika.nitzsche
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6300 deliver battery life at approximately 400 shots if you're using the LCD.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I use Sony a6300 while charging?
    anika.nitzsche
    over 1 year ago
    No, you cannot do so. The Sony a6300 can be charged or be used.
    Helpful?
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Sony a6300 Sony - Editorial Reviews (50)

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Sony a6300 Sony Alpha 6300 review - Amateur Photographer
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Sony Alpha 6300 review - Amateur Photographer
4.5

With 425 phase-detection AF points, continuous shooting at 11fps with autofocus, a 24.2-million-pixel APS-C CMOS sensor, 4K video capture and a whole host of other features, the Sony Alpha 6300 takes APS-C compact system cameras to a new level. Richard Sibley tests it out.

Sony a6300 Sony Alpha A6300 Digital Camera Review
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Published: 13.04.2016
Sony Alpha A6300 Digital Camera Review

Sony's new A6300 is the long awaited successor of the ever-popular A6000.

Sony a6300 Shutterbug’s 10 Favorite Cameras and Lenses of 2016
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Published: 05.01.2017
Shutterbug’s 10 Favorite Cameras and Lenses of 2016

Now that 2016 is done and dusted, we’ve had a chance to look back at all the cameras and lenses we reviewed this past year and have chosen ten of our absolute favorites. No, the following is not intended as a wide-ranging round-up of the best photo gear of last year in every product category. For that you should read our comprehensive Top Products of the Year report we put together in collaboration with the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA).

Sony a6300 Canon EOS 80D vs. Sony A6300: A quick measure of imaging performance
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Published: 27.04.2016
Canon EOS 80D vs. Sony A6300: A quick measure of imaging performance

The prosumer APS-C segment was overdue for a refresh, and both Canon and Sony have just put forth their latest flagship offerings - EOS 80D and the A6300. We managed to get hold of review units for both, and quickly put them through their paces. Who shows more promise? Find out in this shootout!

Sony a6300 Video review: Sony A6300 vs. Sony A6000 comparison - Canadian Reviewer - Reviews, News and Opinion with a Canadian Perspective
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Video review: Sony A6300 vs. Sony A6000 comparison - Canadian Reviewer - Reviews, News and Opinion with a Canadian Perspective

Contributor Maarten Heilbron recently compared the Sony A6300 with the A6000 and put both throu...

Sony a6300 Sony Alpha A6300 Review
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Published: 25.07.2020
Sony Alpha A6300 Review
4.8

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Sony Alpha a6300PerformanceDesignValueSony Alpha a6300 Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes09.5Expert RatingAs a struggling director, finding a camera for filmmaking on a budget is going to keep you from falling behind. Performance and quality are key; blend your great ideas with excellent production and you have a match made in heaven. For that, you’ll want the Sony Alpha A6300. Featuring 4K video and a superb autofocus system, your shot will always be on point. […]

Sony a6300 Sony a6300 review - a great camera for the money
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Published: 17.03.2016
Sony a6300 review - a great camera for the money

With the a6300, Sony didn't make a camera that would out-value their a7 line, but they did up the game for any manufacture trying to compete.

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Published: 26.07.2016
Sony a6300 review
3.0

Technically advanced, but the Sony a6300’s controls aren’t in line with the high price

Sony a6300 First Impressions: Sony a6300
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Published: 15.03.2016
First Impressions: Sony a6300

The Sony a6300 may be worth it for the sports shooter, but I'm still not sure about an upgrade from the a6000.

Sony a6300 Sony A6300 Review
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Published: 20.05.2016
Sony A6300 Review
4.0

The Sony A6300 boasts of a fast new autofocus system and the ability to record 4K video, among other improvements.

Sony a6300 Hands-on: Sony’s a6300 mirrorless camera makes a great 4K shooting companion
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Published: 14.05.2016
Hands-on: Sony’s a6300 mirrorless camera makes a great 4K shooting companion

The iPhone can shoot 4K video, and now even the iPad can shoot 4K video. Yet, there are times when you need the flexibility and power provided by a standalone camera. Standalone cameras have inherent advantages over smartphone cameras, despite the major strides made by iPhone photography over the last few years. Even with amazing third-party […]

Sony a6300 Review: Sony a6300
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Published: 11.04.2016
Review: Sony a6300

The Sony a6300 is quite a powerful camera. But in some ways it falls behind the Fujifilm X Pro 2. See why in our review.

Sony a6300 Best cameras under $1000
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Published: 06.11.2020
Best cameras under $1000

What’s the best camera for less than $1000? The best cameras for under $1000 should have good ergonomics and controls, great image quality and be capture high-quality video. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing under $1000 and recommended the best.

Sony a6300 2017 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras $900-1200
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Published: 02.06.2017
2017 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras $900-1200

In the $900-$1200 price range you'll find both mirrorless and DSLR cameras that are highly capable, offer built-in high-spec viewfinders and a bevy of external controls. Find out which models we like best in our updated roundup.

Sony a6300 Sony A6300 Review: Pro-Worthy Mirrorless Camera
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Published: 28.04.2016
Sony A6300 Review: Pro-Worthy Mirrorless Camera
4.5

The best mirrorless camera offers better construction, gorgeous 4K video, and a nice boost in image quality.

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