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Sony Alpha 6300 vs Sony Alpha 7CR

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SonyAlpha 6300SonyAlpha 7CR
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2016September 2023
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CFull frame
Sensor typeExmor CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm35.7 × 23.8 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP61 MP
Largest image6000 × 40009504 × 6336
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–32000
Sensor detailApproximately 25.0 million total pixels; anti-static coating and ultrasonic dust reductionApproximately 62.5 million total pixels; maker maximum movie effective resolution 50.8 MP; four- or sixteen-image pixel-shift capture requires assembly in dedicated computer software
Image formatsJPEG, compressed RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3; 14-bit RAW support under Sony's stated conditionsJPEG, HEIF and RAW (Sony ARW 5.0); 14-bit RAW output; compressed, lossless-compressed and uncompressed RAW options; XAVC S, XAVC S-I and XAVC HS movies
ISO detailISO 51200 is expanded; standard still and movie range tops out at ISO 25600Standard still-image and movie ISO 100–32000; still-image extension ISO 50–102400
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ XR and dedicated AI processing unit
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst11 fps8 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 OSSInterchangeable E-mount; ILCE-7CR is supplied without a lens. The photo shows both body colours.
Autofocus425 phase-detection and 169 contrast-detection points; AF-A/S/C, DMF and manual focus; Lock-on AF and Eye AFFast Hybrid AF; up to 693 phase-detection points for stills or movies; EV -4 to 20 at ISO 100 with an f/2 lens; current maker subjects include automatic selection, humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aircraft
Shutter30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic first curtain and silent shooting; flash sync 1/160 secondElectronic first-curtain mechanical shutter up to 1/4000 second; silent electronic shutter up to 1/8000 second; 30-second exposures and Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second full-frame or 1/200 second APS-C with Sony flash
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 8 fps Hi+; maker buffer approximately 36 compressed RAW, 16 lossless-compressed RAW or 14 uncompressed RAW images; up to 320 Fine JPEGs. Amateur Photographer found 8 fps requires compressed RAW without live view, and 6 fps with live view or lossless-compressed RAW.
Stabilisation detailOptical correction depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationFive-axis sensor shift; maker claim 7 stops under CIPA pitch/yaw testing with the FE 50 mm f/1.2 GM lens and long-exposure noise reduction off; current maker movie modes include Dynamic Active and Active electronic correction
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number 6 at ISO 100 in metres; Multi Interface ShoeNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible external flash
Exposure controlsPASM, auto and scene modes, Sweep Panorama, DRO and Auto HDR1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EV
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 60 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 3840 × 2160 up to 60p NTSC or 50p PAL, with 10-bit 4:2:2 options; 60p/50p narrows the angle of view by approximately 1.2×. Photography Blog identifies oversampled 4K 30p from approximately 6.2K in Super 35 mode. XAVC S-I 4K reaches 600 Mbps at 60p; Full HD up to 120p NTSC or 100p PAL. HDMI can output 3848 × 2168 16-bit RAW at up to 60p to a compatible external recorder. S-Log3, S-Cinetone, user LUT display and AI Auto Framing.
AudioStereo microphone and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone outputBuilt-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe; compatible accessories support four-channel 24-bit LPCM
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 inputSide-opening vari-angle touchscreen; opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; touch menu operation
Viewfinder detail0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnification; high-frame-rate display mode0.39-type XGA OLED; 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity; 60 or 120 fps refresh
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)400 photographs530 photographs
Body weight361 g430 g
Release detailSony Japan specifies 11 March 2016 for ILCE-6300 and ILCE-6300L; this is the original Alpha 6300.Sony Australia specifies retail availability from September 2023. Alpha 7CR is a higher-resolution compact model alongside Alpha 7C II. Current maker specifications include later-supported subject recognition and movie-stabilisation features.
Recording mediaOne shared SD/Memory Stick slot; SDHC/SDXC UHS-IOne SD slot supporting UHS-I and UHS-II; no CFexpress support
PortsMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI Type D, microphone input and Multi Interface ShoeUSB-C (USB 3.2 at 5 Gbps), Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets and digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connections2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and NFCWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz; Bluetooth 4.2; no NFC; Creators’ App remote operation and image transfer
Battery life detailNP-FW50; CIPA approximately 400 photographs with LCD or 350 with viewfinderNP-FZ100; current Sony CIPA claim approximately 530 photographs with LCD or 490 with viewfinder; actual movie claim approximately 100 minutes with LCD or 95 with viewfinder. Both launch-period reviews give lower 520/470-shot figures.
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB power supplyUSB-C in-camera charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; maker specifies an 18 W or higher USB PD source and 3 A cable
Dimensions120.0 × 66.9 × 59.6 mm; depth from grip to monitor 48.8 mmApproximately 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm; depth from grip to monitor 58.6 mm
Weight detailApproximately 361 g body only (Sony Japan); 404 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 430 g body only; 515 g with battery and memory card; both exclude lens. Photography Blog gives 525 g labelled body only and Amateur Photographer gives 524 g; maker’s explicit figures are used.
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy front, top and rear covers and internal frame; dust/moisture-resistant design is not a waterproof guaranteeMaker specifies recycled materials including SORPLAS in the body, depending on production timing
Colours–Silver/black or black
In the boxNP-FW50 battery, AC adapter, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory-shoe cap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable; kit lens variesSony Australia confirms the GP-X2 extension grip is included; no lens

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