Sony today announced a new, mirror-less camera that boasts of the world’s fastest autofocus speed and the world’s highest number of autofocus points. The Alpha a 6300, successor to the Sony A6000, one of the best-selling mirror-less cameras of the past few years, will soon come to markets with the promise of a more intelligent, faster autofocus system and support for 4K and high-frame-rate video.
The camera comes with a new 4D Focus system which locks on to an object in hardly 0.05 seconds. According to Sony, this sets a new record for a camera with interchangeable lens and APS-C sensors. It has also been claimed that this creation of Sony Labs also boasts the world’s highest 425 phase detection autofocus points.
Another key enhancement seen on the A6300 is the addition of a reworked 24.2MP APS-C Exmor sensor, featuring thinner copper wiring and enhanced processing with the BIONZ X processor that is slated to improve low-light performance up to ISO 51200 and allow for 4K recording with full pixel readout, and Full HD video at up to 120 fps.
The back of the Sony A6300 houses a XGA OLED Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder with 2.4 million dots and a 120fps framerate mode for smooth subject tracking. Below it is a tilting LCD display.The camera comes with 64 different functions which can be operated by 9 customizable buttons housed on the dust and moisture-resistant magnesium alloy body.
The A6300 camera includes silent shooting mode along with a microphone line input for convenience. Wi-Fi, and NFC connectivity options are also present on the camera.
| Specification | Sony Alpha A6300 Mirrorless Digital Camera |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Image Sensor | APS-C Exmor CMOS (23.5 x 15.6mm) |
| Effective Pixels | 24.2MP |
| Total Pixels | 25.0MP |
| Maximum Resolution | 24MP: 6000 x 4000 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Still Image File Format | RAW, JPEG |
| Storage Media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo |
| Card Slot | 1 x SD (UHS-I) / Memory Stick Duo multi slot |
| Viewfinder Type | 2.36m-dot 0.39″ / 1 cm XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF |
| Frame Coverage | 100% |
| Magnification | 1.07x (35mm Equivalent: 0.70x) |
| Eyepoint | 23mm at -1m-1 |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3m-1 |
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse focal-plane type; Electronic |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 to 30 sec., bulb |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec. |
| Drive Modes | Single, continuous (Hi+, Hi, Mid, Low selectable), self-timer, bracketing |
| Top Continuous Shooting Rate | 11 fps |
| Self-Timer | 10, 5, 2 sec. |
| Exposure Metering System | 1200-zone evaluative metering with Exmor CMOS sensor |
| Metering Method | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Metering Range | -2 to 20 EV with f/2 lens |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Aperture priority, Shutter speed priority, Manual |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps |
| Exposure Bracketing | 3 or 5 frames in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, or 3 EV increments 9 frames in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV inctrements |
| ISO Sensitivity | Stills: 100-51200 Movie: 100-25600 |
| Autofocus System | Enhanced Fast Hybrid AF with 4D FOCUS |
| Number of Focus Points | Phase Detect: 425 Contrast Detect: 169 |
| Focus Modes | Automatic, Single-shot, Continuous, Direct Manual Focus, Manual |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -1 to 20 EV with f/2 lens |
| Built-In Flash | Yes, Guide Number: 19.7′ / 6 m; Coverage: 16mm |
| Flash Control | P-TTL |
| Flash Modes | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, High-speed sync, Wireless with compatible external flash |
| Flash Compensation | ±3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps |
| Flash Bracketing | 3 or 5 frames in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, or 3 EV increments 9 frames in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV inctrements |
| External Flash Interface | Multi Interface Shoe |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White, Cool White, Day White, Daylight), Flash, Color Temperature (2500-9900K), Color Filter, Custom, Underwater |
| Movie Recording | XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160: 30p, 24p, 25p XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080: 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 24p, 25p AVCHD: 1920 x 1080: 60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 24p, 25p MP4: 1920 x 1080: 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p; 1280 x 720: 30p, 25p |
| File Format | XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4 |
| Compression | XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| Audio Recording | Yes, built-in stereo microphne or 3.5mm audio input |
| Audio File Format | XAVC S: Linear PCM, 2ch AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch |
| External Microphone Input | Yes, 3.5mm stereo input |
| Headphone Jack | None |
| Maximum Recording Time | 29 minutes 59 seconds |
| Monitor | 3.0″ / 7.5 cm 921k-dot tilting TFT LCD |
| Interface | 1 x Micro-USB (Multi Terminal) 1 x Micro HDMI (Type D) 1 x 3.5mm stereo audio input |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, built-in with NFC & QR Code function |
| GPS | None |
| Power Source | 1 x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack |
| Battery Life | Viewfinder: 350 Shots LCD Screen: 400 Shots |
| Operating Environment | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Dimensions | 4.7 x 2.6 x 1.9″ / 120 x 67 x 49mm |
| Weight | 404 g with battery and Memory Stick |