Fast‎-focusing and 4K‎-shooting‎,‎ the Alpha a6300 from Sony is a versatile APS‎-C‎-format mirrorless digital camera designed for multimedia image‎-makers‎.‎ Revolving around a redeveloped 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor‎,‎ clean image quality is provided with a wide expandable sensitivity range to ISO 51200‎,‎ along with accelerated readout speeds for internal 4K30 and Full HD 1080p120 video recording with full pixel readout‎.‎ Stills shooters also benefit from the apt processing speed‎,‎ which enables continuous shooting at 11 fps for up to 21 raw frames in a burst‎,‎ as well as 14‎-bit raw file output‎.‎ Complementing both stills and video‎,‎ the sensor and processor combination also avails 4D FOCUS‎,‎ which combines a wide‎-coverage 425‎-point phase‎-detection system with a 169‎-area contrast detection system for quick and precise focusing performance‎.‎ This focusing system also enables High‎-density Tracking AF for more efficient and accurate tracking of moving subjects across the image frame‎.‎ A well‎-rounded camera for both photographers and videographers‎,‎ the a6300 is characterized by its speed and further qualified by its refined image and video quality‎.‎

Complementing the imaging assets‎,‎ the a6300 also sports a robust magnesium alloy body that is dust‎- and moisture‎-resistant to permit working in harsh environments‎.‎ The compact profile incorporates a high‎-resolution XGA Tru‎-Finder 2.36m‎-dot OLED electronic viewfinder for bright‎,‎ clear‎,‎ eye‎-level viewing‎,‎ and this EVF features a 120 fps viewing mode for smooth tracking of fast‎-moving subjects‎.‎ A rear 3.0‎"‎ 921.6k‎-dot LCD monitor is also available and has a tilting design to benefit shooting from high and low working angles‎.‎ Additionally‎,‎ for wireless remote control over the camera‎,‎ or for just sharing imagery online‎,‎ built‎-in Wi‎-Fi with NFC permits linking with a mobile device for intuitive wireless control‎.‎

Included with the camera body is a Sony E‎-mount 16‎-50mm f/3.5‎-5.6 OSS Retractable Zoom Lens‎,‎ which provides a 24‎-75mm equivalent focal length range‎.‎ This variety of perspectives is well‎-suited to everyday shooting and is further enhanced through the inclusion of Optical SteadyShot image stabilization for minimizing the appearance of camera shake‎.‎ Power Zoom technology allows for electronic control over the zoom position and the inclusion of one extra‎-low dispersion element and four aspherical elements helps to reduce chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range as well as contribute to high overall sharpness‎.‎

24.2MP Exmor CMOS Sensor and BIONZ X Processor

The APS‎-C‎-format 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor pairs with the BIONZ X image processor to realize smooth‎,‎ nuanced image quality with minimal noise and high sensitivity from ISO 100‎-25600‎,‎ which can further be expanded to ISO 51200 for working in low‎-light conditions‎.‎ The sensor features a unique design that utilizes thin copper wiring and enhanced circuit processing to boost light‎-gathering abilities‎,‎ reduce noise‎,‎ and increase readout speeds to benefit video recording‎.‎ The sensor and processor combination also avails a top continuous shooting rate of 11 fps for up to 21 raw frames in a single burst with AF and AE‎,‎ 8 fps shooting in live view‎,‎ and permits 14‎-bit raw file output for a wider tonal and color scale‎.‎

4D FOCUS

Covering nearly the entire sensor area‎,‎ a powerful 4D FOCUS system incorporates 425 on‎-chip phase‎-detection points along with 169 contrast‎-detection areas for precise focusing in as little as 0.05 seconds‎.‎ The density of focusing points from this hybrid AF system also enables High‎-density Tracking AF Technology‎,‎ which is adept at tracking moving subjects in a variety of lighting conditions‎.‎ The use of phase‎-detection points also enables the use of A‎-mount lenses via the optional LA‎-EA3 or LA‎-EA1 lens mount adapters with full AF compatibility‎.‎

The apt 4D FOCUS system also lends itself to a variety of focusing functions for refined accuracy‎,‎ including Lock‎-on AF‎,‎ which maintains focus on moving subjects throughout the use of a configurable frame that is set over the desired moving subject‎,‎ and Expand Flexible Spot‎,‎ which employs neighboring focus points to retain focus on moving subjects even if the originally selected point loses focus‎.‎ Additionally‎,‎ Eye AF can be used to base focus on recognized subjects‎'‎ eyes for portraits and is available in both AF‎-S and AF‎-C modes‎.‎ Autofocus can also be used in conjunction with the Focus Magnifier function for critical focus when homing in on minute subject details‎.‎

In addition to autofocus‎,‎ the a6300 also features a Peaking MF function to benefit manual focus control by highlighted sharp edges of contrast for a more objective means of acquiring sharp focus‎.‎

UHD 4K Video Recording

Internal recording of UHD 4K movies is possible in multiple frame rates up to 30 fps and‎,‎ based on the Super35mm recording area and effective 20MP ‎(‎6000 x 3376‎)‎ resolution‎,‎ 2.4x oversampling renders greater detail and full pixel readout is possible‎,‎ that is void of pixel binning‎,‎ for higher quality imagery with reduced moiré and aliasing‎.‎ Full HD 1080p recording is also supported in frame rates up to 120 fps‎,‎ and both resolutions utilize the 100 Mbps XAVC S format contained within an MP4 wrapper with 4‎:‎2‎:‎0 sampling‎.‎ The high‎-speed‎,‎ 120 fps recording also enables 4x and 5x slow‎-motion movie recording with the frame rate set to either 30p or 24p‎.‎ In addition to high‎-resolution internal recording‎,‎ uncompressed HDMI output also enables the use of an optional external recorder for clean 4K recording with 4‎:‎2‎:‎2 sampling‎.‎

Custom Color Profiles and S‎-Log3 Gamma

Support is available for the S‎-Gamut3‎.‎Cine/S‎-Log‎-3 and S‎-Gamut3/S‎-Log3 profiles that enable up to a 1300% wider dynamic range for smoother tonal and color gradations‎,‎ along with enhanced sensitivity and clarity in shadows and mid‎-tones‎.‎ These profiles also lend themselves to greater compatibility within a professional workflow and are well‎-paired to the Cineon Log gamma curve for versatile post‎-production grading and color control‎.‎ The S‎-Log3 gamma setting also offers an impressive 14‎-stop wide dynamic range for greater control over the highlights and shadows‎,‎ while the S‎-Gamut3‎.‎Cine profile can be used to mimic the qualities of scanned negative film with a wide gamut comparable to the DCI‎-P3 color space‎.‎ Additionally‎,‎ the popular S‎-Log2 setting is also available‎.‎

Zebra and Gamma Display Assist

An enhanced Zebra function is ideally suited to working with S‎-Log gamma profiles and aids in monitoring exposure values in high‎-contrast scenes‎.‎ Video signal level targets can be set from 0 to 109‎,‎ and specific ranges can be set to make exposure level adjustments easier‎.‎In contrast‎,‎ a Gamma Display Assist function is also available that displays scenes with natural contrast when recording with S‎-Log settings‎.‎ This function converts imagery to the ITU709 profile for easier on‎-camera monitoring‎.‎

Time Code and User Bit Settings

A time code can be used to record hours‎,‎ minutes‎,‎ seconds‎,‎ frames on image data for more precise editing while the User Bit function can record date‎,‎ time‎,‎ and scene number to aid in editing together footage from multiple cameras‎.‎

Body Design and Built‎-In Wi‎-Fi

• A robust magnesium alloy body offers a durable profile‎,‎ and also incorporates dust and moisture seals to protect against harsh environments‎.‎
• The XGA Tru‎-Finder 2.36m‎-dot OLED electronic viewfinder offers a bright‎,‎ high‎-resolution means for eye‎-level monitoring‎,‎ and also sports a dedicated 120 fps mode for smoother viewing when tracking moving subjects‎.‎
• A 3.0‎"‎ 921.6k‎-dot LCD screen can be tilted 90° upward or 45° downward to suit working from high and low angles‎.‎ The screen also incorporates White Magic technology with an RGBW pixel structure for increased brightness to support use in daylight conditions‎.‎
• Nine customizable buttons can be set to control more than 64 functions for more intuitive handling‎.‎
• The included NP‎-FW50 rechargeable lithium‎-ion is rated for 350 shots per charge when working with the viewfinder‎,‎ or 400 shots per charge with the LCD screen‎.‎
• In addition to the battery‎,‎ the a6300 can also be powered via a USB connection to a computer or mobile battery‎.‎ This connection can also be used to charge the battery‎.‎
• A rigid metal lens mount better supports working with larger‎,‎ heavier lens designs‎.‎
• An ergonomic grip structure is ideal for long shooting sessions and facilitates easy access to the main control buttons and dials‎.‎
• Built‎-in Wi‎-Fi enables the a6300 to instantly share imagery to mobile devices for direct sharing online to social networking‎,‎ via email‎,‎ and to cloud storage sites‎.‎ NFC ‎(‎Near Field Communication‎)‎ is also supported‎,‎ which allows for one‎-touch connection between the camera and compatible mobile devices‎;‎ no complex set‎-up is required‎.‎ Once connected‎,‎ the linked mobile device can also display a live view image on its screen and remotely control the camera‎'‎s shutter‎.‎
• PlayMemories Camera Apps are also supported via the built‎-in Wi‎-Fi connection‎,‎ and allow you to personalize the camera‎'‎s features depending on specific shooting styles‎.‎ Apps are available to suit creating portraits‎,‎ detailed close‎-ups‎,‎ sports‎,‎ time lapse‎,‎ motion shot‎,‎ and other specific types of imagery‎.‎

Other Camera Features

• A Silent Shooting mode makes use of an electronic shutter function for completely silent performance that is ideal for photographing in noise‎-sensitive areas‎.‎ When using this mode‎,‎ up to 3 fps continuous shooting is available with autofocus and auto‎-exposure‎.‎
• Multi Frame NR records consecutive images at a reduced ISO sensitivity and then composites them into a single image to realize higher effective sensitivity with minimal image noise‎.‎
• Dynamic Range Optimizer ‎(‎DRO‎)‎ works to improve images featuring backlit subjects or scenes with high contrast where details can be lost in the shadows or highlights‎.‎ This mode can be controlled automatically or fine‎-tuned using five settings‎.‎
• Auto HDR automatically records three sequential frames of an image and composites them into a single frame to realize greater shadow and highlight detail with an extended range of mid‎-tones‎.‎
• An advanced 1200‎-zone evaluative exposure metering sensor delivers consistent and accurate results using multi‎-segment‎,‎ center‎-weighted‎,‎ or spot metering modes‎.‎
• When working with ISO Auto settings‎,‎ you can configure a minimum shutter speed setting to better ensure sharp imagery‎.‎
• Clear Image Zoom can be used to magnify the center of scenes by 2x to effectively extend the reach of any focal length lens‎.‎ This digital zoom technology uses an intelligent interpolation process to minimize the amount of image degradation in order to produce realistic‎,‎ high‎-quality images‎.‎
• Picture Effect‎:‎ Posterization ‎(‎Color‎,‎ B/W‎)‎‎,‎ Pop Color‎,‎ Retro Photo‎,‎ Partial Color ‎(‎R‎,‎ G‎,‎ B‎,‎ Y‎)‎‎,‎ High Contrast Monochrome‎,‎ Toy Camera‎,‎ Soft High‎-key‎,‎ Soft Focus‎,‎ HDR Painting‎,‎ Rich‎-tone Monochrome‎,‎ Miniature‎,‎ Watercolor‎,‎ and Illustration‎.‎
• Creative Style‎:‎ Standard‎,‎ Vivid‎,‎ Neutral‎,‎ Clear‎,‎ Deep‎,‎ Light‎,‎ Portrait‎,‎ Landscape‎,‎ Sunset‎,‎ Night Scene‎,‎ Autumn Leaves‎,‎ Black & White‎,‎ and Sepia‎;‎ contrast‎,‎ saturation‎,‎ and sharpness can be adjusted across +/‎- 3 steps‎.‎

Sony 16‎-50mm f/3.5‎-5.6 OSS Retractable Zoom Lens

The included 16‎-50mm f/3.5‎-5.6 OSS Retractable Zoom Lens provides a 24‎-75mm equivalent focal length range‎,‎ covering wide‎-angle to portrait‎-length perspectives to suit working in a wide variety of situations‎.‎ It features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to help minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to four shutter speed steps to greatly benefit working in low‎-light conditions and with greater zoom magnifications‎.‎ One extra‎-low dispersion element and four aspherical elements are integrated into the optical construction to help reduce chromatic aberrations as well as increase clarity‎,‎ sharpness‎,‎ and contrast and the Power Zoom electronically‎-driven zoom mechanism brings greater efficiency to controlling the zoom position of the lens‎.‎

Technical Specs

Imaging

• Lens Mount‎:‎ Sony E‎-Mount
• Camera Format‎:‎ APS‎-C ‎(‎1.5x Crop Factor‎)‎
• Pixels‎:‎ Actual‎:‎ 25 Megapixel
• Effective‎:‎ 24.2 Megapixel
• Max Resolution‎:‎ 24 MP‎:‎ 6000 x 4000
• Aspect Ratio‎:‎ 3‎:‎2‎,‎ 16‎:‎9
• Sensor Type / Size‎:‎ CMOS‎,‎ 23.5 x 15.6 mm
• File Formats‎:‎ Still Images‎:‎ JPEG‎,‎ RAW
• Movies‎:‎ AVCHD Ver‎.‎ 2.0‎,‎ MP4‎,‎ MPEG‎-4 AVC/H‎.‎264‎,‎ XAVC S
• Audio‎:‎ AAC LC‎,‎ AC3‎,‎ Dolby Digital 2ch‎,‎ Linear PCM ‎(‎Stereo‎)‎
• Bit Depth‎:‎ 14‎-bit
• Dust Reduction System‎:‎ Yes
• Memory Card Type‎:‎ SD
• SDHC
• SDXC
• Memory Stick Pro Duo
• Memory Stick PRO HG‎-Duo

AV Recording

• Video Recording‎:‎ Yes‎,‎ NTSC/PAL
• Video Format‎:‎ 3840 x 2160p at 24‎,‎ 25‎,‎ 30 fps ‎(‎100 Mbps XAVC S‎)‎
• 3840 x 2160p at 24‎,‎ 25‎,‎ 30 fps ‎(‎60 Mbps XAVC S‎)‎
• 1920 x 1080p at 100‎,‎ 120 fps ‎(‎100 Mbps XAVC S‎)‎
• 1920 x 1080p at 100‎,‎ 120 fps ‎(‎60 Mbps XAVC S‎)‎
• 1920 x 1080 at 24‎,‎ 25‎,‎ 30‎,‎ 50‎,‎ 60 fps ‎(‎50 Mbps XAVC S‎)‎
• 1920 x 1080p at 50‎,‎ 60 fps ‎(‎28 Mbps AVCHD‎)‎
• 1920 x 1080p at 24‎,‎ 25 fps ‎(‎24 Mbps AVCHD‎)‎
• 1920 x 1080p at 24‎,‎ 25 fps ‎(‎17 Mbps AVCHD‎)‎
• 1920 x 1080i at 50‎,‎ 60 fps ‎(‎24 Mbps AVCHD‎)‎
• 1920 x 1080i at 50‎,‎ 60 fps ‎(‎17 Mbps AVCHD‎)‎
• 1920 x 1080p at 50‎,‎ 60 fps ‎(‎28 Mbps MP4‎)‎
• 1920 x 1080p at 25‎,‎ 30 fps ‎(‎16 Mbps MP4‎)‎
• 1280 x 720p at 25‎,‎ 30 fps ‎(‎6 Mbps MP4‎)‎
• Aspect Ratio‎:‎ 16‎:‎9
• Video Clip Length‎:‎ Up to 29 Min 59 Sec
• Audio Recording‎:‎ Built‎-in Mic‎:‎ With Video‎,‎ Stereo
• Optional External Mic‎:‎ With Video‎,‎ Stereo

Focus Control

• Focus Type‎:‎ Auto & Manual
• Focus Mode‎:‎ Automatic ‎(‎A‎)‎‎,‎ Continuous‎-servo AF ‎(‎C‎)‎‎,‎ Direct Manual Focus ‎(‎DMF‎)‎‎,‎ Manual Focus ‎(‎M‎)‎‎,‎ Single‎-servo AF ‎(‎S‎)‎
• Autofocus Points‎:‎ Phase Detection‎:‎ 425
• Contrast Detection‎:‎ 169

Viewfinder/Display

• Viewfinder Type‎:‎ Electronic
• Viewfinder Size‎:‎ 0.39‎"‎
• Viewfinder Pixel Count‎:‎ 2‎,‎359‎,‎296
• Viewfinder Eye Point‎:‎ 23.00 mm
• Viewfinder Coverage‎:‎ 100%
• Viewfinder Magnification‎:‎ Approx‎.‎ 1.07x
• Diopter Adjustment‎:‎ ‎-4.0 to +3.0 m
• Display Screen‎:‎ 3‎"‎ Rear Screen Tilting LCD ‎(‎921‎,‎600‎)‎
• Screen Coverage‎:‎ 100%

Exposure Control

• ISO Sensitivity‎:‎ Auto‎,‎ 100‎-25600 ‎(‎Extended Mode‎:‎ 100‎-51200‎)‎
• Shutter‎:‎ Type‎:‎ Electronic & Mechanical
• Speed‎:‎ 30 ‎- 1/4000 second‎,‎  Bulb Mode
• Metering Method‎:‎ Center‎-weighted average metering‎,‎ Multi‎-zone metering‎,‎ Spot metering
• Exposure Modes‎:‎ Modes‎:‎ Aperture Priority‎,‎ Auto‎,‎ Intelligent Auto‎,‎ Manual‎,‎ Movie‎,‎ Program‎,‎ Scene Selection‎,‎ Shutter Priority‎,‎ Superior Auto‎,‎ Sweep Panorama
• Metering Range‎:‎ EV ‎-2.0 ‎- EV 20.0
• Compensation‎:‎ ‎-5 EV to +5 EV ‎(‎in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps‎)‎
• White Balance Modes‎:‎ Auto‎,‎ Cloudy‎,‎ Color Temperature‎,‎ Daylight‎,‎ Flash‎,‎ Fluorescent ‎(‎Cool White‎)‎‎,‎ Fluorescent ‎(‎Day White‎)‎‎,‎ Fluorescent ‎(‎Daylight‎)‎‎,‎ Fluorescent ‎(‎Warm White‎)‎‎,‎ Incandescent‎,‎ Shade‎,‎ Underwater
• Continuous Shooting‎:‎ Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 frames in raw format
• Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 44 frames in JPEG format
• Up to 8 fps
• Up to 6 fps
• Up to 3 fps

Flash

• Flash Modes‎:‎ Auto
• Fill‎-in
• Hi‎-Speed Sync
• Off
• Rear Sync
• Red‎-eye Reduction
• Slow Sync
• Wireless
• Built‎-in Flash‎:‎ Yes
• Guide No‎.‎‎:‎ 19.69‎'‎ ‎(‎6 m‎)‎ ISO100 
• Max Sync Speed‎:‎ 1 / 160 seconds
• Flash Compensation‎:‎ ‎-3 EV to +3 EV ‎(‎in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps‎)‎
• Dedicated Flash System‎:‎ TTL
• External Flash Connection‎:‎ Hot Shoe‎,‎ Wireless

Performance

• Self Timer‎:‎ 10 seconds‎,‎ 5 seconds‎,‎ 2 seconds
• Connectivity‎:‎ 1/8‎"‎ Microphone‎,‎ HDMI D ‎(‎Micro‎)‎‎,‎ Micro‎-USB‎,‎ USB 2.0
• Wi‎-Fi Capable‎:‎ Yes

Power

• Battery‎:‎ 1x NP‎-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium‎-ion Battery Pack‎,‎ 7.2  VDC‎,‎ 1080 mAh
• AC Power Adapter‎:‎ AC‎-PW20 ‎(‎Optional‎)‎
• Operating/Storage Temperature‎:‎ Operating
• 32 to 104°F ‎(‎0 to 40°C‎)‎

Physical

• Dimensions ‎(‎WxHxD‎)‎‎:‎ 4.7 x 2.6 x 1.9‎"‎ / 120.0 x 66.9 x 48.8 mm excluding protrusions
• Weight‎:‎ 14.25 oz / 404 g with battery and memory card
• Kit Lens
• Focal Length‎:‎ 16 ‎- 50mm
• Comparable 35mm Focal Length‎:‎ 24 ‎- 75 mm
• Aperture‎:‎ Maximum‎:‎ f/3.5 ‎- 5.6
• Minimum‎:‎ f/22 ‎- 36
• Angle of View‎:‎ 83° ‎- 32°
• Minimum Focus Distance‎:‎ 9.84‎"‎ ‎(‎25 cm‎)‎
• Magnification‎:‎ 0.215x
• Elements/Groups‎:‎ 9/8
• Diaphragm Blades‎:‎ 7
• Autofocus‎:‎ Yes
• Image Stabilization‎:‎ Yes
• Filter Thread‎:‎ Front‎:‎ 40.5 mm
• Dimensions ‎(‎DxL‎)‎‎:‎ Approx‎.‎ 2.55 x 1.18‎"‎ ‎(‎64.7 x 29.9 mm‎)‎
• Weight‎:‎ 4.09 oz ‎(‎116 g‎)‎
• Packaging Info
• Package Weight‎:‎ 1.95 lb
• Box Dimensions ‎(‎LxWxH‎)‎‎:‎ 6.1 x 5.7 x 5.1‎"‎