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Sony Alpha 6300 vs Sony Alpha 6700

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SonyAlpha 6300SonyAlpha 6700
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2016July 2023
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeExmor CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.3 × 15.5 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP26 MP
Largest image6000 × 40006192 × 4128
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–32000
Sensor detailApproximately 25.0 million total pixels; anti-static coating and ultrasonic dust reductionApproximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filter
Image formatsJPEG, compressed RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3; 14-bit RAW support under Sony's stated conditionsJPEG, HEIF 4:2:0/4:2:2, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; ARW 4.0; 14-bit RAW support
ISO detailISO 51200 is expanded; standard still and movie range tops out at ISO 25600ISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurable
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unit
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 AFMaximum 759 phase-detection points for stills or 495 for movies; human, animal, bird, insect, car, train and aircraft recognition in stills and movies; sensitivity EV −3 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 secondMechanical 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; electronic first curtain; external 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.Maximum 11 fps Hi+; Sony lists over 1000 Fine or Standard JPEGs, 143 Extra Fine JPEGs, 59 RAW, 44 RAW+JPEG, 23 lossless-compressed RAW or 18 lossless RAW+JPEG images, subject to card/settings
Stabilisation detailOptical correction depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationFive-axis sensor shift; five-stop CIPA pitch/yaw claim with FE 50mm F1.2 GM and long-exposure noise reduction off. Active movie stabilisation narrows the angle of view.
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number 6 at ISO 100 in metres; Multi Interface ShoeNo built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controlsPASM, auto and scene modes, Sweep Panorama, DRO and Auto HDR–
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 120 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.Internal 4K up to 120p NTSC/100p PAL, including 10-bit 4:2:2 XAVC S/HS; XAVC S-I 4K up to 60p/50p. Sony qualifies approximately 38% narrower angle of view for 4K120p. S-Log3, S-Cinetone and AI Auto Framing; HDMI 4:2:2 10-bit output, no RAW output.
AudioStereo microphone and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone outputStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessories
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,6001,036,800
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailScreen tilts approximately 90° up or 45° down; no touch inputFully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operation
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; NTSC 60/120 fps or PAL 50/100 fps display modes
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)400 photographs570 photographs
Body weight361 g409 g
Release detailSony Japan specifies 11 March 2016 for ILCE-6300 and ILCE-6300L; this is the original Alpha 6300.Sony Hong Kong confirms sale from 21 July 2023; European release was stated as the end of July. The earlier maker-confirmed Hong Kong date is used.
Recording mediaOne shared SD/Memory Stick slot; SDHC/SDXC UHS-IOne SD slot supporting UHS-I/II
PortsMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI Type D, microphone input and Multi Interface ShoeUSB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connections2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and NFC2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2; no NFC
Battery life detailNP-FW50; CIPA approximately 400 photographs with LCD or 350 with viewfinderNP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 570 photographs with LCD or 550 with viewfinder
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB power supplyUSB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not included
Dimensions120.0 × 66.9 × 59.6 mm; depth from grip to monitor 48.8 mm122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mm
Weight detailApproximately 361 g body only (Sony Japan); 404 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory card
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy front, top and rear covers and internal frame; dust/moisture-resistant design is not a waterproof guarantee–
In the boxNP-FW50 battery, AC adapter, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory-shoe cap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable; kit lens variesNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selected

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