Sony's mid-range APS-C mirrorless with 24.2MP sensor, 4K video, and 425-point AF — a major step up from A6000.
The Sony Alpha A6300 was released in 2016 as the mid-tier APS-C E-mount mirrorless, featuring a 24.2MP back-illuminated APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor with 425 phase-detect AF points and full-pixel readout 4K/30fps video — oversampled from approximately 6K. 11fps continuous with AF/AE tracking. No in-body stabilisation. NP-FW50 battery. At approximately 404g with battery and card.
The 24.2MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS sensor. 425 phase-detection AF points on-sensor plus 169 contrast-detection points. 11fps with AF/AE tracking. 4K/30fps oversampled from full-pixel readout (no pixel binning). 1080p up to 120fps. No IBIS — relies on lens OSS. NP-FW50 battery rated approximately 400 shots. Body weight approximately 404g with battery and card. Magnesium alloy body. Single SD card slot.
The A6300's 4K full-pixel readout was a key differentiator at launch: rather than binning or cropping to 4K, the sensor reads all pixels and oversamples to the 4K output frame — providing detail closer to true 4K than pixel-binned alternatives of the era. The 425-point phase-detect AF grid was the widest coverage available at launch for an APS-C mirrorless. The magnesium alloy body provides more rigid construction than the plastic A6000.
On the used market the Sony A6300 is affordable as a mid-range APS-C E-mount mirrorless. Condition checks: NP-FW50 battery health (shared with A6000, A6500, NEX series), magnesium body for wear at corners, and single SD slot. No IBIS — for stabilised video, OSS lenses are required. Compatible with all Sony E-mount APS-C lenses; Sony FE full-frame lenses mount natively using the APS-C sensor area.