Our Sony A6500 vs A6300 comparison article is ready and you can check the details of these mid-range cameras with APS-c sized image sensors.
Sony A6300 features a 24-megapixels APS-C image sensor with copper wiring. The mirrorless camera has a 425-point on-sensor phase-detection AF system with maximum ISO of 51200 and 4K video capture up to 100 Mbps.
When we look at to the new Alpha A6500 model. It’s based around the same copper-wired 24MP CMOS sensor as the a6300 but it adds several key features. The MILC has became the company’s flagship APS-C mirrorless camera with in-body 5-axis image stabilization technology and touchscreen.
Specifications Comparison of Sony A6500 vs A6300 Cameras
The a6500 sensor has a newly added front-end LSI chip that gives the camera faster internal processing. It also has hybrid autofocus system with 425 AF points across the sensor. The fast processor provides 4K video recording, 120fps slow motion, and continuous shooting capabilities of up to 11fps or 8fps with the Live View.
You can see the Sony A6500 vs A6300 specs comparison table below. Some differences like sensor, image size, shooting speed, lcd size etc.. detailed as bold on the table.
Sony A6500 vs A6300 Comparison Table
| Features | Sony A6500 | Sony A6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor resolution | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS |
| Sensor Type / Size | APS-C CMOS (23.6×15.6mm) | APS-C CMOS (23.6×15.6mm) |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Image Processor | BIONZ X | BIONZ X |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-shift 5 Axis | N/A |
| ISO | 100 – 25600 (51200 with boost) |
100 – 25600 (51200 with boost) |
| AF System | Fast Hybrid AF – 425 points phase-detection AF 169 points contrast-detection AF0.05 sec. AF |
Fast Hybrid AF – 425 points phase-detection AF 169 points contrast-detection AF0.05 sec. AF |
| LCD | 3″ Rear Screen Tilting Touchscreen LCD (921,600) | 3.0″ / 921.6K-dots / Tilting (up 90 degrees, down 45 degrees) No touchscreen |
| Viewfinder | 0.39″ (1.0cm) Electronic 2359.3K-dots OLED / (2359,296 dots) 1.07x magnification (0.70x equiv.) 100% coverage 120fps mode available |
0.39″ (1.0cm) Electronic 2359.3K-dots OLED / (2359,296 dots) 1.07x magnification (0.70x equiv.) 100% coverage 120fps mode available |
| Shutter Speed | 30 – 1/4000 sec | 30 – 1/4000 sec |
| Built-in Flash | Yes (6m) | Yes (6m) |
| Flash X Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/160 sec |
| Burst Speed | 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 233 frames in JPEG 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 107 frames in raw format |
11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 frames in raw format 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 44 frames in JPEG format |
| Exposure Compensation | -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps) | -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Video Recording (max. res) |
2160 30/24p (4K / UHD) 1080 60/30/24/120p 1080 i60 Stereo XAVC S format for 4K and Full HD | 2160 30/24p (4K / UHD) 1080 60/30/24/120p 1080 i60 Stereo XAVC S format for 4K and Full HD |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack (audio jack) |
No | No |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wi-Fi + NFC | Wi-Fi + NFC |
| USB Charge | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 400 shots | 400 shots |
| Dimensions | 120.0 x 66.9 x 53.3 mm (4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1″) | 120 x 67 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.93″) |
| Weight | 453 g (15.98 oz) | 404 g (0.89 lb / 14.25 oz) |
| Price | $1,398 | $998 |
