Sony Alpha a6300 Silver 2016
With a 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor, 425 phase-detect AF points, and 0.05-second lock-on, this mirrorless camera shoots 11fps bursts ideal for fast action. The XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF and weather-sealed 454g body combine for durable, portable shooting, while 4K full-pixel readout with Log profiles expands video versatility. It’s best for sports and wildlife photographers requiring precise, sustained tracking autofocus.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong sensor (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong video (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong evf (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (31st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 425 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | XAVC S |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.40 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| HDMI | clean HDMI output |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a6300 | Fujifilm X-T X-T5 | Nikon Z6 III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 45MP full-frame | 25.7MP aps-c |
| AF Points | 425 | 425 | 299 | 779 | 1053 | 101 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 12 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 427 | 476 | 670 | 658 | 590 | 735 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6300 | 81.1 | 84.4 | 90.5 | 71.9 | 84.5 | 86.5 | 44.7 | 58.9 | 82.5 | 75.2 | 80 | 31.2 |
| Fujifilm X-T X-T5 Compare | 86.2 | 92.3 | 91.1 | 78.7 | 87 | 98.6 | 95.4 | 81.1 | 88.4 | 84.3 | 96.8 | 93 |
| Nikon Z6 III Compare | 81.7 | 95.1 | 96.9 | 95.5 | 95.9 | 51.4 | 89 | 81.1 | 63.3 | 92.8 | 96.8 | 83 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX Compare | 96.8 | 89.9 | 96.4 | 89.9 | 92.3 | 46.2 | 89.6 | 99.2 | 0 | 92.8 | 92.1 | 83 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 94.2 | 94 | 89.9 | 99.2 | 62.3 | 44.7 | 99.7 | 27.7 | 92.8 | 87.1 | 99.5 |
| Pentax K-3 Mark III Compare | 70.6 | 71.7 | 97.7 | 69.2 | 56.7 | 91.2 | 98.9 | 51 | 0 | 92.8 | 71.2 | 83 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.co.jp 1 offer From ¥356,879
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Usage Scores
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