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Sony Alpha 6300 vs Sony Alpha 6500

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Overview
ReleasedMarch 2016November 2016
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeExmor CMOSExmor CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP24.2 MP
Largest image6000 × 40006000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–25600
Sensor detailApproximately 25.0 million total pixels; anti-static coating and ultrasonic dust reductionApproximately 25.0 million total pixels; 3:2 aspect ratio
Image formatsJPEG, compressed RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3; 14-bit RAW support under Sony's stated conditionsJPEG, compressed RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3; 14-bit RAW support
ISO detailISO 51200 is expanded; standard still and movie range tops out at ISO 25600ISO 51200 is expanded; Auto ISO limits configurable
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ X with front-end LSI
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst11 fps11 fps
Lens detailILCE-6300L includes E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS; later ILCE-6300M kit uses E 18–135mm F3.5–5.6 OSS–
Autofocus425 phase-detection and 169 contrast-detection points; AF-A/S/C, DMF and manual focus; Lock-on AF and Eye AF425 phase-detection and 169 contrast-detection points; Lock-on AF and Eye AF with AF-C; EV −1 to 20 at ISO 100 with F2 lens
Shutter30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic first curtain and silent shooting; flash sync 1/160 second30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic first curtain and silent shooting; flash sync 1/160 second
Burst detailUp to 11 fps with AF tracking; up to 8 fps with live preview. Sony lists buffers of 47 Fine JPEG or 21 RAW/RAW+JPEG images.Up to 11 fps Hi+ with AF/AE tracking; 8 fps live view. Current Japanese sheet lists Hi+ buffers of 301 Standard JPEG, 269 Fine JPEG, 233 Extra Fine JPEG, 107 RAW or 100 RAW+JPEG; launch press claim of 307 Fine JPEG applies to Hi mode.
Stabilisation detailOptical correction depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationFive-axis sensor shift; five-stop CIPA pitch/yaw claim with Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA and long-exposure noise reduction off; correction depends on lens
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number 6 at ISO 100 in metres; Multi Interface ShoeBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number 6 at ISO 100 in metres; Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controlsPASM, auto and scene modes, Sweep Panorama, DRO and Auto HDRPASM, auto and scene modes, Sweep Panorama, DRO and Auto HDR
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailXAVC S 4K up to 30p/24p in NTSC mode, up to 100 Mbps; Full HD up to 120p; S-Log2, S-Log3 and S-Gamut profiles. Sony specifies 6K-equivalent full-pixel readout at 24p; 30p uses a smaller readout area.XAVC S 4K at up to 100 Mbps; 30p/24p NTSC or 25p PAL. Full HD up to 120p NTSC/100p PAL; S-Log2, S-Log3 and S&Q modes.
AudioStereo microphone and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone outputStereo microphone and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailScreen tilts approximately 90° up or 45° down; no touch inputScreen tilts approximately 90° up or 45° down; touch focus and touchpad
Viewfinder detail0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnification; high-frame-rate display mode0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnification
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)400 photographs350 photographs
Body weight361 g410 g
Release detailSony Japan specifies 11 March 2016 for ILCE-6300 and ILCE-6300L; this is the original Alpha 6300.Sony's North American announcement states shipping in November 2016; month precision is retained. Hong Kong availability was December 2016.
Recording mediaOne shared SD/Memory Stick slot; SDHC/SDXC UHS-IOne shared SD/Memory Stick slot; SDHC/SDXC UHS-I
PortsMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI Type D, microphone input and Multi Interface ShoeMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI Type D, microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connections2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and NFC2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth smartphone location linking
Battery life detailNP-FW50; CIPA approximately 400 photographs with LCD or 350 with viewfinderNP-FW50; CIPA approximately 350 photographs with LCD or 310 with viewfinder
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB power supplyIn-camera USB charging and USB power supply
Dimensions120.0 × 66.9 × 59.6 mm; depth from grip to monitor 48.8 mm120.0 × 66.9 × 64.4 mm; depth from grip to monitor 53.3 mm
Weight detailApproximately 361 g body only (Sony Japan); 404 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 410 g body only; 453 g with battery and memory card
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy front, top and rear covers and internal frame; dust/moisture-resistant design is not a waterproof guaranteeMagnesium alloy body with dust and moisture resistance; not guaranteed in all conditions
In the boxNP-FW50 battery, AC adapter, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory-shoe cap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable; kit lens variesNP-FW50 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable (Japanese specification); kit lens where selected

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