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 A6300 launched in 2016 as a significant upgrade to the A6000, adding 4K video recording, a copper wiring sensor for improved speed, and a 425-point phase-detect AF system. It targeted enthusiasts and video shooters wanting more capability than the entry-level A6000.
The 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor with copper wiring delivers excellent image quality. 425-point phase-detect AF covers 84% of the frame with fast and accurate tracking. 11fps burst with AF. 4K 30p internal recording with full pixel readout — no binning, delivering sharp 4K.
Magnesium alloy body at 404g — tougher than the A6000. 2.36M-dot OLED EVF. 3-inch tilting LCD — not touch. 4K recording causes significant overheating on early firmware. Single SD card slot. Micro-USB. WiFi and NFC. No IBIS.
Available used at budget prices — excellent value. The overheating during 4K recording is the main concern — firmware updates helped but did not fully resolve it. The A6500 added IBIS and touchscreen. A strong stills camera that pioneered affordable 4K on APS-C mirrorless.