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Sony Alpha a6300 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)

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  • World's fastest Auto Focus speed (0.05 sec.)
  • 24.2 MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor w/ accelerated readout
  • Up to 11fps continuous shooting w/Auto Focus and Exposure
  • Internal UHD 4K30 & 1080p120 Recording
  • Weather-Sealed Magnesium Alloy Body
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April 2016
The a6300 an exceptionally strong all-round camera. Its still images are a match for the best in its class, its autofocus is similarly strong and its video features and quality are unsurpassed at this price point. That video capability and features such as Eye-AF have meant we enjoyed the a6300 in spite of the slightly clumsy user interface. If the lenses you want are available, or unless you really need a specific feature of one of its rivals, it should be at or very near the top of your list.

Personal takes

Richard Butler Richard Butler Reviewer
The a6300 is probably the most capable APS-C camera I've shot. The user interface means it wouldn't be my first choice for stills-only shooting but I never had doubts about its ability to get the shots I wanted. The area I really found inspired confidence was its video capability, though, which encouraged me to expand what I tried to achieve.
Dan Bracaglia Dan Bracaglia Reviewer
Of the mirrorless cameras on the market, the a6300 stands out as a great choice for shooting sports and action. The camera's electronic viewfinder offers a live feed during burst shooting at speeds of 8 frames per second. And its 425-point autofocus system is more than capable of maintaining focus on a moving subject.

Reasons to buy

  • Advanced autofocus system: The a6300 has more focus points than any other camera in its class - 425 phase-detect points to be exact - with coverage reaching out to the sides of the frame. Photographers can expect fast focus times and good subject and eye tracking. Those with 3rd party lenses can take advantage of the advanced AF system as well via appropriate adapters, with some restrictions.
  • 4K video: The a6300 uses the full 6K width of its sensor to sample video, which is then downsized to 4K. The quality is excellent, as are the supporting tools. The 1080p footage isn't particularly special but the 100mbps 4K footage in XAVC S is very good.
  • Live feed during burst: When shooting bursts at 8 frames/second or slower, the camera provides an approximation of live view of the action, with blackouts that rival some DSLRs. This makes it easier for you to follow fast moving subjects.
  • Nice body: The a6300 feels a lot more solid than its predecessor (the a6000) and it should. It has a magnesium alloy frame and is sealed against dust and moisture. You can compose your photos on a tilting 3" LCD display or 2.3M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder.

Things to consider

  • No touchscreen display: As with the a6000 Sony has not used a touch-enabled display on the a6300. That's disappointing for a camera with an advanced AF system (where you might want to tap-to-focus) and high-end video features.
  • Front dial would be nice: The secondary control dial for the a6300, which doubles as the four-way button pad, isn't in the best location, nor is it ergonomically precise. We would've preferred a front dial for quicker adjustment of camera settings.
  • Custom buttons and menus shared between stills and videos: It would be nice if you could customize buttons (and the Fn menu) for stills and video individually. Since you can't, buttons can become disabled when you switch between stills and movie modes if the assigned feature is unavailable.
  • Lack of quick access: The large range of features and limited number of customizable buttons overwhelms the user interface and forces extensive use of the Fn and, sometimes, the main menu.
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Notable features
New 24MP sensor with advanced autofocus system
New 24MP sensor with advanced autofocus system
The a6300 has a new 24.2MP sensor with a top ISO sensitivity of 51,200. More importantly, the sensor's hybrid autofocus system offers a whopping 425 phase-detect points for burst shooting at 11 fps with continuous autofocus. At 8 fps, a live feed makes it easier to follow fast action.
4K video with full-sensor readout
4K video with full-sensor readout
The a6300 reads the entire sensor area to maximize the quality of its UHD 4K/24p videos. Videos use the XAVC S codec with a maximum bit rate of 100MBps. In addition to 4K, the a6300 can also capture 1080p video at 120 frames per second, which can be played back in slow motion.
High resolution electronic viewfinder
High resolution electronic viewfinder
The a6300 has a beautiful OLED electronic viewfinder with 2.36 million dots. A lower resolution 120 fps mode minimizes viewfinder "lag" and makes the experience of following action closer to an optical finder.
Weather-resistant body
Weather-resistant body
The a6300 is a well-built camera with a magnesium alloy body. Its various buttons, dials and ports are sealed against dust and moisture.
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85%
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Product Description

Color: Black | Style: Base

World’s fastest autofocus speed and most extensive autofocus coverage plus newly developed 24.2 MP APS-C Sensor, high resolution 4K video recording and more

Product Information

Color:Black  |  Style:Base
Product Dimensions 6.2 x 5.7 x 5.2 inches
Item Weight 1.2 pounds
Shipping Weight 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
ASIN B01BFD1CYI
Item model number ILCE6300/B
Batteries 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
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Best Sellers Rank #169 in Camera & Photo
#1 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Digital Cameras > Interchangeable Lens Cameras > Mirrorless Cameras
Date first available at Amazon.com February 3, 2016

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This is a fantastic "jack of all trades" camera. In some respects, it may be the best camera under $1,000, but it is far from perfect.

In general, it is a nice compact size, but feels well built in the hand. It is fast and responsive, with an amazing autofocus system. Just a few years ago, mirrorless cameras had the true reputation of being significantly behind dSLRs in auto focus systems. That day is over. The autofocus system, in most respects, surpasses most dSLR autofocus systems. Being mirrorless, the camera has an exceptional live view/LCD for videos and stills. It has an EVF instead of Optical viewfinder. It may be one of the best EVFs on the market, and is superior to an OVF in most respects. The image quality is very very good. I shoot primarily full frame with the Nikon D750. This is an APS-C camera. No, it's not as good as full frame, but it seems to be as good as any other APS-C camera out there. But there is an important caveat -- Sony's jpeg processing leaves a lot to be desired. While they may be good enough for a casual shooter, an enthusiast will want to process RAW files to maximize the image quality. There are lots of other nice features you don't necessarily see in most dSLRs -- A tilting LCD, well-implemented wifi, very good in-camera HDR and Panorama modes.

Anyway, let's get into specific pros and cons, starting with the negatives:

Ergonomic/design negatives:
- The hard eyecup over the EVF. It makes it nearly impossible to use the EVF while wearing glasses. Yes, it's a spectacular EVF, but I need to lift up my glasses to use it.
- The memory card slot, located in the battery compartment, flush and parallel to the battery compartment door.
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The Sony Alpha a6300 is a great evolutionary leap over the Alpha a6000. The picture quality is outstanding, and the body is almost exactly the same size as the a6000. However, the body quality is far superior with the a6300. All the familiar menu options are available including MF Assist and Focus Peaking. From my experience, the a6300 focus peaking is far superior to the a6000. The AF is great with the new PDAF, and works through adapters now as well. The EVF is outstanding and can support a frame rate of 120fps, but is set to 60fps out of the box. The advantage to an EVF over OVF is the ability to view exactly what the sensor is including exposure and you have the ability to view some of your settings at the same time.

LA-EA3 Adapted: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 & 35mm f/1.8 SAM: Sony AF is leaps ahead of older Sony Mirrorless systems. The speed is outstanding, but unfortunately will not be as fast as native lenses and will not match the speed of these lenses on Sony DSLR bodies. AF on older Sony lenses used to be better on LA-EA1 & LA-EA4, but since the newer bodies provide PDAF through the adapter the focus is much better. MF is great on these lenses as well with focus peaking. It allows you to take quick shots in MF to give you great DoF options.

Native Lenses: Sony 18-105 f/4 G OSS, Sony 16mm Wide Angle, & Sony 55-210mm OSS: The largest advantage of these lenses is the OSS and AF speed. The further you zoom the tougher it is to take steady shots, and without OSS you would probably require a tripod. Additionally, the AF speed is fantastic and you're still able to switch to MF and use focus peaking. This came in handy taking pictures of Tigers through fencing.
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Retiring my DSLR and moving to the Sony mirrorless system has been the most liberating event in my decades of photography since digital and autofocus before that. Same (now better) quality and performance with half the weight. Traveller's dream! I currently shoot with an A6000 with a NEX-3C as a backup/second body in the travel kit. Many comments are based on comparing the A6300 to its older sibling.

So. Here I sit looking at my recently arrived Sony A6300. At first glance, it’s nearly indistinguishable from the A6000 sitting next to it. At second glance, the slightly textured finish of the magnesium alloy body and the return of the AF/MF switch just under the mode dial do supply some visual cues. Looking at the top plate seals it since there is a distinct A63000 label. So, if it is virtually the same camera, why did I buy it?

Turning it on, spending 20-30 minutes in the menu and playing with autofocus provided at least half of the answer. This is not a technical leap like the A6000 was when it first appeared but it has solid improvements that based on personal needs or preferences, may or may not justify the $400 difference between it and the still-available A6000. The justification depends a lot on how and what you shoot. If you use your camera for video at all, it could be a done deal since the improvements in that department make it one of the most capable part-time video cameras in its price range. If not, your decision may be a bit more difficult. Not because the A6300 is in any way lame, but because the A6000 is still to be considered a fantastic camera.

After a few days, I’ve compiled a list of the changes (so far) that justify my choice for getting an A6300 and moving the A6000 to the second body position in my travel kit.
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