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Sony Alpha a6300 Mirrorless Digital Camera with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Power Zoom Lens (Black)

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  • FASTER AUTOFOCUS: Shoot up to 11fps with 425 phase detection auto focus points and 0.05 sec AF speed
  • INCREDIBLE PHOTOGRAPHY: Advanced 24.2 MP Exmore CMOS sensor expands sensitivity and minimizes noise
  • ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER: Cameras feature a high resolution XGA OLED Tru-Finder for enhanced viewing
  • 4K & HD RECORDING: Record professional content with multiple movie functions and full pixel readout
  • LENS INCLUDED: Sony E-Mount 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS retractable zoom lens shoots in stunning detail
  • Approx. 350 shots (viewfinder) / Approx. 400 shots (LCD screen) (CIPA standard)
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3 inches
3 inches
3 inches
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2.95 inches
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standard-zoom
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Zoom
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Optical Zoom
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Single shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO)
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Single shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO)
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Wi-Fi
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    Sony α6300 Mirrorless Interchangeable-lens Camera

    Fast autofocus speed1 and most extensive autofocus coverage2 plus newly developed 24.2 MP APS-C Sensor4, high resolution 4K video recording5 and more. (shown with the SELP1650 lens)

    Features

    4D FOCUS with one of the world’s fastest autofocus1 and world’s most AF points

    The α6300’s unrivaled 4D Focus system boasts one of the world’s fastest autofocus (AF) acquisition time that can lock focus on a subject in as little as 0.05 seconds. It also has one of the world’s highest number - an incredible 425 - phase detection AF points2 that are densely positioned over the entire image area, and can shoot images at up to 11 frames per second with continuous autofocus and exposure tracking. Additionally, the α6300 takes full advantage of its enhanced fast hybrid AF for movies in both HD and 4K. Other enhancements include silent shooting with continuous autofocus and auto exposure, the ability to use AF in focus magnifier mode, expanded flexible spot AF, Eye AF in AF-C mode and more.

    High-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking

    Clearly capture definitive points of action at extra-high speed at up to 11 fps continuous shooting with autofocus and auto exposure tracking. Experience all the benefits of an electronic viewfinder combined with the immediacy of a through-the-lens optical viewfinder by choosing live-view continuous shooting at up to 8fps. Or go with 11fps continuous shooting for extra assurance of sharp climactic shots. AF/AE tracking performance is incomparably fast, adaptable and nimble with every continuous shooting option.

    24.2 MP of imaging innovation

    The newly developed 24.2 MP (approx. effective) APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor features copper wiring and enhanced circuit processing that lower the wiring layer and boost light collection efficiency. In conjunction with the BIONZ X image processor, it minimizes noise throughout a wide sensitivity range of ISO 100-512008. The highly conductive copper in the circuitry significantly accelerates readout speed to support 4K movie recording with full pixel readout without pixel binning, Full HD 120fps shooting and 14-bit RAW output for still images.

    Features

    Ultimate 4K movie recording5 and more

    The α6300 offers internal 4K recording5 in Super 35mm format with full pixel readout, no pixel binning and 2.4x oversampling for the ultimate movie quality. By collecting 20 megapixels (6K equivalent) of information, which is approximately 2.4x as many pixels as 4K, the α6300 then oversamples the information to produce high quality 4K footage with exceptional detail and depth. Additional professional video features include; S-Gamut3/S-Log3 and Gamma Display Assist, the ability to record Full HD at 120 fps for 4x or 5x slow motion HD video, both a mic jack and XLR compatibility via the MI shoe, enhanced Zebra functionality, picture profile settings, as well as Time Code / User Bit, clean HDMI output and much more.

    2.4-million dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder w/ fast tracking 120Hz.

    The α6300 is equipped with a high contrast, high-resolution XGA OLED Tru-Finder with approximately 2.4 million dots that offers exceptional corner-to-corner visibility. There is also a new mode available for the viewfinder that allows display of images at 120Hz, ensuring that action is displayed smoothly with very few afterimages for the sense of immediacy you get when shooting with an optical viewfinder, making subject tracking through the Tru-finder easier than ever.

    Enhanced Operability and Ergonomics

    The α6300 is equipped with an extremely solid magnesium alloy body that’s dust and moisture resistant for extreme conditions. The robust lens mount and refined grip makes it easier to shoot with larger heavier lenses, while the new 2.4-million dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder with selectable 60fps/120fps refresh rates allow for faster subject tracking. The α6300 can be customized to fit nearly any shooting style or preferences with one of 65 different functions that can be assigned to one of the 10 customizable buttons. A new shutter release button and mode dial with improved operability add to the refined shooting experience.

    Features

    Wi-Fi/NFC/QR code for easy file transfer and remote control

    Easily connect with NFC or QR code (for non-NFC devices) to smartphones or tablets with the built-in Wi-Fi and Sony’s PlayMemories Mobile application available for Android and iOS platforms. Control your camera or transfer files to your device for fast and easy sharing without the need of a computer. It also supports Sony’s growing range of PlayMemories Camera Apps, which add a variety of creative capabilities to the camera. Then when you’re done, you can use the free software to sort and manage your stills and video with PlayMemories Home or edit your RAW file with either Sony’s Image Data Converter or Capture One Express (for Sony).

    Focal plane phase-detection AF with A-mount lenses10

    The α6300 offers focal plane phase-detection autofocus with A-mount lenses10 that have SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) or SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) and by using a LA-E3 or LA-EA1 (APS C format with LA-EA1) lens mount adaptor. You can take advantage of the wide AF coverage of 425 focal plane phase-detection AF points, high-speed response, high tracking capability and high optical performance of A-mount lenses.

    4x/5x slow motion recording at 120fps Full HD

    Capture high-quality Full HD footage at 120fps high-speed shooting with a high bit rate up to 100Mbps. The camera can record 4x/5x slow motion movies internally when the frame rate is set at 30p or 24p or use the 120fps footage to edit into slow motion later on.

    Features

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    High-bit-rate XAVC S format for 4K recording

    The consumer friendly XAVC S format6 supports 4K recording at maximum 100Mbps bit rate as well as Full HD recording at 50Mbps, so the α6300 can capture movies6 filled with finely detailed movement. For efficient handling, XAVC S files are minimized in size using Long GOP data compression, and contained in the widely compatible MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format.

    3-inch LCD screen tilts up and down for easy high and low-angle framing

    The tiltable 3-inch (921k dots) LCD Display makes it easy to photograph over crowds, or objects close to the ground or maybe you just want to get a different perspective. The screen can swivel up approx. 90° and down approx. 45°. The large display delivers brilliant-quality still images and movies thanks to WhiteMagic technology that nearly doubles the brightness of the display through a unique RGBW pixel structure for easier checking of the focus and image details.

    Recommended Accessories

    -Battery NPFW50; -Charger BCTRW

    -Flash HVLF32M; -Microphone ECMXYST1M

    -Screen protector PCKLM17;

    -Jacket case LCSEBE/B -Case LCSU21

    1 Among interchangeable-lens digital cameras as of February 2016, based on Sony research, measured using CIPA-compliant guidelines, and internal measurement method with an E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens mounted, Pre-AF off and viewfinder in use.

    2 Among interchangeable-lens digital cameras as of February 2016, based on Sony research.

    3 Approximate effective megapixels.

    4 Dust and moisture resistance does not suggest that absolutely no dust and water will be able to enter the body. For FE lens only.

    5 Movie recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes.

    6 Expandable up to ISO 51200 for stills and up to ISO 25600 for movies.

    SEL-P18105G SEL-18135 SEL-P18110G SEL-1018 SEL-70200G SEL-70300G
    SEL-P18105G SEL-18135 SEL-P18110G SEL-1018 SEL-70200G SEL-70300G
    Customer Reviews
    4.5 out of 5 stars
    2,341
    4.6 out of 5 stars
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    4.5 out of 5 stars
    452
    E mount Lens E PZ 18–105 mm F4 G OSS E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS E PZ 18–110 mm F4 G OSS E 10–18 mm F4 OSS FE 70-200 mm F4 G OSS FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
    Body compatibility E-mount series E-mount series E-mount series E-mount series E-mount series E-mount series
    Minimum focus distance 1.48 (Wide)-3.12 ft (Tele) 1.48 ft (0.45 m) 3.12 ft 0.82 ft (0.25 m) 3.15 ft 2.96 ft (0.9 m)
    Maximum magnification ratio(x) 0.11 x 0 29 x 0.122 x 0.1 x 0.25 x 0.31 x
    Filter diameter (mm) 72 mm 55 mm 95 mm 62 mm 77 mm 72 mm
    Weight 15.1 oz (427 g) 11.5 oz (325 g) 39 oz (1,105 g) 8 oz (225 g) 52.21 oz 30.2 oz (854 g)
    NP-FW50 ECM-GZ1M ECM-XYST1M VCT-VPR1 HVL-F45RM HVLF60RM
    NP-FW50 ECM-GZ1M ECM-XYST1M VCT-VPR1 HVL-F45RM HVLF60RM
    Customer Reviews
    4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.2 out of 5 stars
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    4.6 out of 5 stars
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    4.4 out of 5 stars
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    4.2 out of 5 stars
    78
    Accessory Type Battery Microphone Microphone Tripod Flash Flash
    Product name W-series Rechargeable Battery Pack Gun zoom microphone Stereo Mic For Multi-Interface Shoe Remote Control Tripod External Flash with Wireless Radio Control High-speed flash
    Compatibility with α6300
    Dimensions - - - - Approx. 2 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" Approx. 3 1/8 × 5 1/2 × 4 1/8 "
    Weight - - 3.53 oz - 11.2 oz (317 g) 15.9 oz (449 g)

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    Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with APS-C, Auto Focus & 4K Video - ILCE 6300L Body with 3” LCD Screen & 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens - E Mount Compatible - Black


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    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    489 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, size, appearance and speed of the camera. For example, they mention that it's an excellent camera, the internal 4K video is really good in terms of picture quality, and the auto mode is producing such good pictures. That said, some complain about the size.

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    88 customers mention78 positive10 negative

    Customers like the quality of the digital camera. They mention that it has excellent quality, a solid build, and is great for video production. The Sony 16-50mm lens is decent for everyday photography, but it lacks image stabilization. Overall, customers find the camera to be amazing and a great camera to grow into.

    "...Reminiscent of the NEX-7, actually. The magnesium alloy feels solid (but so does the A6000’s polycarbonate) and its pebbled texture feels “..." Read more

    "...some of the very few products I can get excited about and appreciate the quality. The upgrade from the a6000 to the a6300 was such an experience...." Read more

    "...The Sony 16-50mm lens is decent for everyday photography but it lacks Image stabilization and has limited zoom...." Read more

    "...The Sony Alpha a6300 is very compact, well designed and has a great build quality. The kit lens is amazing and I love the image and video quality...." Read more

    83 customers mention74 positive9 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the digital camera. For example, they say that 4K video is really good in terms of picture quality, and the auto mode produces such good pictures that they don't think they need to learn about the other modes. Some say that the autofocus in the mirrorless is the best in class, and that the 55-210mm lens produces great shots.

    "...The image quality is excellent and being able to carry two cameras and an assortment of lenses in a day pack makes this photographer smile." Read more

    "...Video: Here we go. The video quality is even better, much better. It is such a pleasure to see this level of detail in a video...." Read more

    "...But the buyers do get best in class 4K video, best Autofocus in the Mirrorless and other functions present in A7 series for a third of the price...." Read more

    "...giving the Sony a6300 serious consideration because of the image quality in low light and the phase detection autofocus feature...." Read more

    46 customers mention41 positive5 negative

    Customers like the size of the digital camera. They mention it's easy to carry and is extremely portable. The Sony a6300 is unbelievably small for the quality of the shots you get from it, and it has some good weight to it. The screen is a decent size, but could be bigger. Overall, customers are happy with the size and portability of the camera.

    "...The Sony Alpha a6300 is very compact, well designed and has a great build quality. The kit lens is amazing and I love the image and video quality...." Read more

    "...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...." Read more

    "...Travel size/weight with this camera is minimal. I really love the compact, yet well-made camera body!..." Read more

    "...This is my favorite travel camera because it is light and covers most of my needs when traveling...." Read more

    40 customers mention36 positive4 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the digital camera. They mention that it produces beautiful photos and videos, is amazing, and is beyond incredible for photos and video. The compactness and sleekness of the camera are also appreciated by customers. Overall, customers are happy with the appearance and functionality of the product.

    "...and 16-50 kit lens (jacket pocket camera), I came back with some very nice images. So far, it's a definite keeper for me!..." Read more

    "...The a6000, with the right lenses, makes super sharp pictures and fantastic videos, what more can I desire...." Read more

    "Pros:High Quality Mirrorless Camera that takes outstanding Photos and videos...." Read more

    "...The Sony Alpha a6300 is very compact, well designed and has a great build quality. The kit lens is amazing and I love the image and video quality...." Read more

    34 customers mention28 positive6 negative

    Customers like the speed of the camera. They say that its portability, speed, and focal tracking are simply amazing. They also mention that it has HFR - high frame rate - video modes, giving them more control over aperture and shutter speed. They like that they have better options for lenses, and that it's responsive. Overall, customers are happy with the speed and functionality of the product.

    "...Face/Smile Detect, Image Quality and Finder Refresh Rate are easily accessed.***..." Read more

    "...With that setting the camera produces 120 frames per second. Every movement is so smooth, the slow motion really impressive...." Read more

    "...A6000 was good, but this is mind-blowing clarity, and the specs say it's also faster (i.e., no lag)...." Read more

    "...Not only can you select minimum and maximum ISO, you can also set a minimum shutter speed, or set whether you want the camera to default to slower..." Read more

    30 customers mention24 positive6 negative

    Customers like the autofocus of the digital camera. They say it's amazing and very capable, and it allows them to magnify the focus point while in DMF mode as they would in manual focus.

    "...1. Focus : Autofocus is incredible. 425 phase-detect focus points on the sensor cover most of the frame and allow for vastly improved focus tracking...." Read more

    "...But the buyers do get best in class 4K video, best Autofocus in the Mirrorless and other functions present in A7 series for a third of the price...." Read more

    "...It is fast and responsive, with an amazing autofocus system...." Read more

    "...3. better auto focus (from what other reviews are saying I don't have the 80d so....)4...." Read more

    26 customers mention21 positive5 negative

    Customers like the light of the digital camera. For example, they say it has a fantastic low-light performance, takes great night shots without flash, and has excellent features. They also say that it takes amazing video at night and produces color images accurately with good exposure.

    "...The finder on the A6300 is twice as bright and sharp. It's spectacular. It's like an optical finder only (IMHO) better...." Read more

    "...Excellent ambient light performance and the image stabilization works well during walking shots.**********************************************..." Read more

    "...I prefer the 60 FPS 1080p to 30p 4k.4. The low-light performance is fantastic, especially with a fast lens...." Read more

    "...buys for 4k recording, image quality, 120fps slow motion, and low light capture...." Read more

    31 customers mention10 positive21 negative

    Customers are mixed about the overheating of the camera. Some mention that it looks good, has a touchscreen, and can shoot 4K video without overheat. Others say that it has overheated issues and poor battery life.

    "...maximum allowed by cameras, in California around 72F. The camera did get a bit warm but recorded the entire clip without even showing the..." Read more

    "...and humid for an outdoor wedding (yeah, I know...), I had no overheating issue for stills or bursts (no video)...." Read more

    "...good in terms of picture quality, even with the kit lens, the camera/sensor overheats in about 12-15 minutes indoors (4k 24p)...." Read more

    "...still very useful for me, but since I record shows, the overheating can be very frustrating...." Read more

    great but imperfect jack of all trades camera
    4 Stars
    great but imperfect jack of all trades camera
    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. I feel like I am performing surgery every time I need to remove the memory card. It is not easy to slide in and out due to this positioning.- Continued lack of an easy way to move the AF point. It's not a touch screen. There is no good thumb stick to move the AF point. You need to use the control dial, and I found myself often accidentally pushing it to the side, to the ISO or drive function, when I was trying to move the AF point. For an enthusiast level camera, there should be simpler and faster methods to move the AF point.- Cramped buttons and lack of some direct controls in general. This is largely a tradeoff of being a small camera. But in this price range, when compared to other dSLRs in this price range, you get dual control dials, you get more direct function buttons. While the camera has many assignable customizable buttons, still not enough for all the functions I need. I shouldn't have to dive into the menu system, for example, to change the focus point mode.- Horrible battery life. But this is to be expected for mirrorless, and Sony has given it a small battery to keep the size and weight down.- Placement of the movie record button. It is in a very unnatural position, and it forces me to shift the camera just as I start to take video. (but I rarely use video and will not be commenting much on it, in this review).- Menu system. Poorly organized, difficult to find necessary functions at times. (But there is a good customizable FN menu, see below).Image quality negatives:- Poor jpeg compression. I'm not sure if it's the noise reduction (which I reduced to low), the default sharpening, or the jpeg compression scheme, but even at moderate level ISO, my jpegs were looking pretty ugly when examined closely.- Inconsistent indoor artificial light AWB. Often in artificial light, my portraits take on very unnatural yellow colors. Be ready to fix white balance in post processing.Operations/AF negatives:- Difficulty moving AF point, see above.- Mediocre buffer in continuous shooting.- Very slow write speed, locking up the buffer. Unable to view images while they are being written to the memory card.Now the long list of strengths and pros:Design/Ergonomics:- Lots of customizable buttons and a good FN menu. Instead of digging through the entire menu system, it is helpful to assign your most common functions to the FN menu.- With a prime lens or kit lens, the entire camera is very compact. Won't fit in a pocket, but won't weigh you down at all.- Feels solid, some weather sealing.- Except for the difficulty in viewing with glasses, exceptional EVF.- A true level display in EVF and LCD. A huge benefit for keeping your image horizon straight.- A fairly versatile tilting LCD. Live view on my Nikon dSLR is so slow, that if I want to take a picture low to the ground, I need to get low to the ground and look through the viewfinder. With the A6300, I can just tilt the LCD and lower the camera, while looking at it from above.-Dedicated memory recall functions.- Greatly improved auto-ISO implementation. Not only can you select minimum and maximum ISO, you can also set a minimum shutter speed, or set whether you want the camera to default to slower or faster shutter speeds. This allows the shooter to use Aperture or P priority modes, without fearing that the camera will set the shutter speed too low.- Wifi is well implemented, including the ability to add apps to the camera functions.Operations/AF positives:- The autofocus system is the biggest selling point of this camera. It is simply fantastic. AF points are densely packed over the whole frame. Many different AF modes to choose from, but they all seem to work very well. Even more than great lenses, getting sharp photos is about getting proper focus. This system focuses fast and accurately, anywhere on the screen. If you need to AF on a very small point, you can even change the size of your AF point. I haven't done much with the lock-on tracking offered by the camera, but I have followed birds in flight with zone-AF and with expanded flexible spot AF, and they work very well.- Continuing the AF, a HUGE feature for portraits is eye-AF. (slight negative that you need to program it into a customizable button, and you need to hold down the button for it to operate). Traditionally, photographers will lock onto the nearest eye with the center AF point, and then re-compose the image. With the A6300, compose the image, press the eye-AF button, and the camera will reliably focus on the nearest eye at a very high percentage hit rate. It makes taking portraits easier, and more accurate than a traditional dSLR. (and even without eye-AF, the face detect system is excellent, better than most dSLRs).- Fast 8/11 fps. The A6300, like the A6000, is capable of 11 fps. This is basically faster than any other dSLR for $1,000 or less. But, this 11 fps was rather limited. When using the 11 fps, and looking through the viewfinder or LCD, you didn't have a live feed of the image. Instead, the camera repeatedly displayed the last image taken. Thus, you didn't really have a live view, and it was difficult to track a moving object, which is the entire point of a fast burst speed. So the bad news, I won't be using 11 fps on the A6300. But the great news, the camera can provide a truly live stream at 8 fps, which is still faster than almost any comparable dSLR. Older Sony mirrorless cameras could only provide a live stream at around 3 fps. So 8 fps is a huge step up, and it makes it much much easier to follow action when continuously shooting.- Video. I don't use video much, so I won't say much. But it does offer 4k. Even better for me, it has HFR -- high frame rate -- video modes. It is fun and simple to capture super slow motion video. I look forward to my kids' next Tae Kwon Do board breaking, it will be fun to watch them splinter those boards in slow motion.Image quality:- For casual shooters, the jpegs will be very good. The great AF system will insure a high number of keeper pics.- For more serious shooters, use RAW. The files have very good dynamic range. The noise quality is very good for APS-C files. I suspect I can print 8x10's from ISO 6400 and 12,800 in most cases. And I can get web quality images even at ISO 25,600. It won't replace full frame for the most critical low light work, but it will produce excellent results. (with the caveat that you may need to fine tune the AWB. And as a further footnote, it is actually very easy to set customizable AWB, which you may want to do anytime you are shooting in artificial light).Some thoughts on the Sony system:Sony's mirrorless system has been advancing rapidly. They finally have a decent selection of lenses, but remain behind Canon and Nikon. For most types of shooting, Sony has what you will need. But the thing is, why do people buy a top level APS-C camera, like the Canon 7dii or the Nikon D500? They buy it largely for sports and wildlife. Sports and wildlife require a great AF system, and long telephoto lenses. The A6300 has a great AF system. But Sony doesn't have ANY long telephoto lenses. The longest native lenses are the 70-200/2.8 (not yet released), the 70-200/4 (a very good lens), and the 24-240 (an ok full frame superzoom). If the A6300 wants to be taken seriously for sports and wildlife, Sony needs longer lenses.(Addendum: Sony has announced a 70-300 lens. So Sony is quickly addressing the lens deficiency I noted. The 70-300 should be a natural fit for sports and wildlife on the a6300)Some price/value thoughts:If the camera body was priced around $750, I would probably say it was the best value on the market. Overall, it feels superior in build, quality and performance to most entry and mid-level dSLRs. But the camera is priced at $1,000. Similar in pricing to the enthusiast level Nikon D7200, Sony A77ii (a dSLR), Canon 70d/80d. Does the camera belong at this price level? I'm not sure. It definitely has advantages over those cameras, like 4k video, 8/11 fps. But those cameras and systems have key features for enthusiast photographers. They have more lens options including telephoto. Their bodies have better button layouts for better direct controls of functions. If you are shooting wildlife, you may need to change AF points very quickly, which is harder to do on the A6300. So when comparing this camera to the more traditional options in the price range, there is no clear cut winner. But the A6300 will be more compact than those other cameras, it will pack a huge punch in a small body, with great image quality, super fast AF, and fast performance.Overall, I recommend the camera. And the A6000 remains an even better value. Half the price, but far more than half the value.In quick summary, what's this camera very good at:As a jack of all trades:- Great candids.- Very good image quality and flexibility of using the LCD makes it great for landscapes.- Fast AF and 8/11 fps is very good for sports/wildlife, but not at extreme distances due to lack of telephoto lenses.- Eye-AF is a great feature enabling excellent portraits, though I would invest in a prime lens like the 50/1.8, if you want to shoot portraits.- The size makes it a great travel camera.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2016
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    5.0 out of 5 stars An Alpha evolution (Updated)
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2016
    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.

    Two small things right off the bat:

    "USB Power Supply = On" Allows the use of a USB battery pack to extend battery life almost indefinitely. It allows the camera to operate while charging and with a 15,000 MAH device charger pack connected, it should power the camera for hours.

    "Release w/o Card = Disable" No more puttering around in the garden snapping random flowers only to find the card was left in the reader when inspiration hit.

    The significant things:

    1. Focus : Autofocus is incredible. 425 phase-detect focus points on the sensor cover most of the frame and allow for vastly improved focus tracking. Face recognition is fast and accurate. Improved eye-AF tracks focus on a subject’s eyes so the face is always in focus. Huge value for weddings and such. Did I mention fast? The A6000 and the 55-210 kit lens wan't bad for outdoor action shooting but the A6300 makes me want to pop for the 70-200 f/4 and go find some flying birds or something. One feature I hadn’t heard mentioned but stumbled across in the menu was “AF In Focus Mag.” It allows you to magnify the focus point while in DMF mode as you would in manual focus and a half-press on the shutter activates autofocus while remaining zoomed, allowing for a critical focus check. Another pleasant surprise is that the on-sensor phase-detect is now available to lenses like my A-mount 16-50 f/2.8 SSM via the LA-EA3 adapter. Focus speed seems little different, if at all, from native lenses. AF-A is disabled, as is DMF and the specific MF setting but manual focus is always available.

    2. Viewfinder: The A6300 has nearly double the number of pixels as the one in the A6000 and while the difference is noticeable, it isn’t an oh-my-God difference. What is very noticeable is the 120hz refresh on the viewfinder which eliminates image tearing and lag. I’m also happy to see the return of the electronic level as a viewfinder and LCD overlay. Unlike its predecessors that display the last image shot in a rapid (but lagging) slide show during burst shooting, the A6300 offers a real-time live viewfinder display at 8 frames per second with full auto-exposure and focus tracking that makes action shooting much easier. It really brings EVF tech one step closer to eliminating the need for any optical component to the viewfinder beyond letting light in through the lens.

    3. Silent Shutter Mode: It is truly silent. Its potential for use in a solemn situations like wedding ceremonies is pretty awesome. I did some research on the tech behind it and found an interesting article related to the A7x series cameras that warn of the time it takes to read out the image once the electronic second shutter is triggered. If panning aggressively or if a subject were to move suddenly an effect similar to the “jell-o legs” in CMOS video may manifest. Concerned, I went out and did some testing and found that though setting the shutter to silent limits burst shooting to “Low”, even aggressive panning didn’t distort vertical lines in any of the situations I tried. My guess is that the electronic second curtain terminates the exposure very quickly and the 1/20 sec. or so for readout and reset for a single frame, while taking a little extra time, is done after the exposure is recorded and the distortion doesn’t come into play as it does in video.

    4. Build: Not a tank but definitely, at least, an IED-resistant Humvee. Reminiscent of the NEX-7, actually. The magnesium alloy feels solid (but so does the A6000’s polycarbonate) and its pebbled texture feels “comfortable”. The grip now has a slight indentation at the bottom on the lens side right where your middle and ring fingers rest. The indentation on the grip sharpens the ridge a bit and makes it slightly easier for my medium-sized hand to hold (IMHO). The body is 4mm thicker front to back than the A6000 and along with the extra 2 ounces of heft makes the camera feel a little more substantial but unless you have a body in each hand, the additional weight isn’t really noticeable. Except for the aforementioned AF/MF switch, the controls are identical. The added weather sealing just ices the cake.

    5. Sensor: Another evolutionary rather than revolutionary list of improvements. The shallower photosites made possible by using copper rather than aluminum in the sensor circuitry improve compatibility with wide-angle lenses (theoretically) as well as light gathering. 10x better in low light than the A6000? Sadly, no. However, the changes in the sensor and processor have made about a one-stop improvement IMHO. I can set the auto-ISO to 6400 now with little to fear where the A6000's ISO6400 shots were hit and miss as far as usability. Copper wire is a better conductor than aluminum which may contribute to the significantly faster readout that enables 120fps in 1080p recording. The big thing is the phase-detect autofocus array and associated image analysis for tracking and overall speed. There is still hunting in low-contrast, dim environments but the ability to find and lock focus is much improved. Of all the improvements, this could be the One Big Thing when looking for a reason to choose the A6300 over its older sibling.

    6. Customization: The buttons and Fn menu can now be customized to host almost any shooting or playback function. After I finished fiddling with button customization I have settled on Focus Assist for C1 by the shutter release and Silent Shutter for C2 on the back. I then turned to the Fn menu and found that the Drive, ISO and Exposure Compensation access on the four-way nav had redundant entries in the grid as did the top-dial-adjustable Shooting Mode. I replaced them with a few items left out in button customization that I would I still have to dig in the main menu to get to. Now Auto ISO Minimum Shutter Speed (another neat new feature), Face/Smile Detect, Image Quality and Finder Refresh Rate are easily accessed.

    ***Update*** Not sure how I missed the Fn settings feature in the A6000 menu but now I have set my A6000 to match the A6300. Live and learn! (And RTFM!)

    7. Video: Except for occasional short clips of no more than 5 minutes, I don't do video. If I did and wanted to shoot important video of a wedding or something, I'd buy an actual video camera that doesn't legally have to legally terminate shooting at 29 minutes and 59 seconds to avoid import taxes. The A6300 is a stills camera with remarkable video capability, not a dedicated video camera. I may play with some of the video features simply because they are there but I bought this camera for the solid still image feature set.

    I've only had the camera for a week so far but my initial impression pretty much confirms the research I did before ordering it. I have taken it out for a spin at Disneyland and despite the poor light and 16-50 kit lens (jacket pocket camera), I came back with some very nice images. So far, it's a definite keeper for me!

    I will update if I come across anything new. The 18-105 f/4 G arrived a couple of days ago and I'm eager to see what it can do.

    ***Update - six months in***

    Since the first review I've shot about 10K images and my first good impression has only gotten better. The choice of the 18-105 f/4 G was a good one too. Despite its size, it spends more time on the A6300 than any other lens. The improved live-view and extra stop of clean ISO really came in handy shooting a wedding in June and even though it was about 102° and humid for an outdoor wedding (yeah, I know...), I had no overheating issue for stills or bursts (no video). Eye AF is pretty amazing when trying to keep someone in focus on a dance floor and tracking AF is actually useful now. It doesn't feel any different from the A6000 until I shoot with the A6000. As good as the A6000 is (and that is quite good), the A6300 is an obvious upgrade if you use both alternately.

    Bottom line: I feel my money was well spent. I don't find myself wishing for the next upgrade or feel the need to jump to full-frame right now. The image quality is excellent and being able to carry two cameras and an assortment of lenses in a day pack makes this photographer smile.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars High Quality Mirrorless Camera that takes outstanding Photos and videos
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016
    Pros:High Quality Mirrorless Camera that takes outstanding Photos and videos. I've been using it for a week took some indoors and outdoors from plants/Trees. The pictures have great detail and Camera focus is very precise. The Sony 16-50mm lens is decent for everyday photography but it lacks Image stabilization and has limited zoom. I bought The A6300 with Sony 55-210mm Lens and it revealed its strong capabilities even more. 4K Super 35mm, 24p, 100Mbs video quality is Superb but the buyer must have Fast SDXC Memory Card E.g Sandisk Extreme or Lexar 1000X to make sure recording occurs without errors. Also the space 4k video requires is intense 29:50min occupied about 21GB. I recorded 29:50 Minutes, the maximum allowed by cameras, in California around 72F. The camera did get a bit warm but recorded the entire clip without even showing the temperature warning sign. The warming up is normal since it drains battery fast but its intensity is nowhere near what the other reviewers claim it to be. They must be intentionally overheating the camera, e.g laying camera under sun for an hour then trying to take video!
    Cons: Price. Buyers must be ready to pay at least $1350 for the body+55-210mm lens. But the buyers do get best in class 4K video, best Autofocus in the Mirrorless and other functions present in A7 series for a third of the price. Battery is another disadvantage since it drain fast, especially when recording 4K video, but there are options for extra batteries and charger for A6300/A6000. Lack of Touchscreen but the controls are easy to use.
    Overall, i do recommend this camera for anyone that needs a superb camera for photography or taking 30min 4K videos and doesn't bother paying the premium for the high tech/quality.
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    Oliver
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome camera
    Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2019
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Calidad buena
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    Steve Leong
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vey happy with Sony a6300 for its features and build quality.
    Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2018
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    5.0 out of 5 stars I don't know why would would choose anything else.
    Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2016
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    Jf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pro features at a reasonable price
    Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2018
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    Jf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pro features at a reasonable price
    Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2018
    An excellent camera for the price, though not without faults. The rolling shutter while shooting 4k is quite bad, the battery life is pretty short, so make sure to buy extras. Also, the camera gets pretty warm rather fast (although I haven't had an actual overheating problem yet). The 120fps @ 1080p is a dream, as is Slog2 for having more control over your colors in post and its great in low-light. Its very small but still feels good in your hand. I'm a big fan of the articulating screen (i'm not a vlogger so i don't care that it doesn't flip out to the side) and the image quality is very good (photo and video). Another thing to keep in mind, if your a filmmaker, is that this is a very customization-friendly camera; you can build it up with cages, handles for better a better grip, external monitors, external power supply, even headphone jacks and regular sized auxiliary input/output. in the end,its definitely worth it for the money in my opinion.
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