Sony Alpha 6300 review

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 puts it through its paces.

Product Overview

Overall rating:

90%

Sony Alpha 6300

Features:90%
Build/Handling:90%
Metering:80%
Autofocus:90%
AWB colour:80%
Dynamic Range:80%
Image Quality:80%
LCD Viewfinder:90%

Pros:

  • - Great video features, including 4K capture
  • - Continuous focusing is comparable to a DSLR
  • - Sturdy mount and body, plus weather-sealing
  • - USB power supply

Cons:

  • - Fine detail in JPEG images could be better
  • - A front control dial would be useful
  • - No touchscreen
  • - Awkward to select AF point, especially when using an EVF

Product:

Sony Alpha 6300 review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£1,000.00 (Body only)

Sony Alpha 6300 review – Full specification

Details

Sensor:24.2MP APS-C type Exmor CMOS sensor
Output size:6000x4000
Lens:Sony E-mount
External mic:Yes, 3.5mm stereo mini
Shutter speeds:30-1/4000sec
ISO:100-51,200 (expanded)
Metering:1200-zone evaluative metering
Exposure mode:PASM
Exposure comp:+/-5.0 EV (in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps)
Drive:11fps
Video:4K, 1920x1080
LCD:2.95in, 921,600-dot LCD
Viewfinder:XGA OLED, 1.0 cm, electronic viewfinder, 2,359,296 dots
AF points:425 points
Memory card:Memory Stick PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC (inc. Micro)
Power:NP-FW50 Li-ion battery
Battery life:Approx. 350 shots
Dimensions:2.63 x 4.72 x 1.92 in
Weight:495g (including battery and card)
  1. 1. Sony Alpha 6300 review - Introduction
  2. 2. Sony Alpha 6300 review - Features
  3. 3. Sony Alpha 6300 review - Build and handling
  4. 4. Sony Alpha 6300 review - Performance
  5. 5. Sony Alpha 6300 review - Image quality
  6. 6. Sony Alpha 6300 review - Video
  7. 7. Sony Alpha 6300 review - Continuous autofocus
  8. 8. Sony Alpha 6300 review - Our verdict
  9. 9. Sony Alpha 6300 review - Full specification
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