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Sony a6300
84 PixelMeter Score 45 reviews

Pros Pros
  • High-quality 4K video recording with full sensor readout
  • Fast, accurate autofocus with extensive frame coverage
  • Robust, weather-resistant magnesium alloy construction
  • Excellent image quality and high ISO performance
  • High-resolution EVF with 120fps refresh rate
Cons Cons
  • No touchscreen functionality
  • Complex, unintuitive menu system
  • Poor battery life and lack of external charger
  • Absence of in-body image stabilization
  • Overheating issues during extended video recording

Announcement date Announcement date February 3, 2016
Launch price Launch price $999
Sensor Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Video Video 4K

Announcement date Announcement date February 3, 2016
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $999
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Body type Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 24.2MP
Sensor format Sensor format APS-C
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 24 x 16 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2, 16:9

Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit
Built-in flash guide number Built-in flash guide number 19.69' / 6 m at ISO 100

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points Phase Detection: 425; Contrast Detection: 169
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -1EV

Shutter types Shutter types Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000 to 30 seconds
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/160 second
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/4000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 2.359296M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 1.07x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 0.9216M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Tilting

Max video resolution Max video resolution 4K

USB USB USB 2.0 hi-speed (480 Mbit/sec)

Battery Battery NP-FW50
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 400 shots

Weight Weight 404g (14.3 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None