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A6300 vs A7C II
Quick take: The A7C II has the highest resolution at 33MP; the A6300 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A6300 — Travel, Street, Wildlife & 4k Video: The camera that proved Sony APS-C was serious — world's fastest AF at launch, uncropped 4K, and 11fps in a compact weather-sealed body.
A7C II — Full-Frame Hybrid: Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
A6300 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel and street photographers who want compact weather-sealed performance
- Wildlife photographers who need fast phase-detect AF in a lightweight body
- Content creators who want uncropped 4K in a compact E-mount body
- Sony E-mount users looking for an affordable used body with excellent image quality
A7C II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A6300Sony · 2016 | A7C IISony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 usedBest | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 33.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p (full pixel readout, no crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | 425 phase-detect + 169 contrast-detect AF points — world's fastest at launch (0.05s) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fpsBest | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 361g (with battery and card)Best | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 120.0 × 66.9 × 48.8mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A6300
A7C II
Portrait
6.2/10
8.3/10
Street
7.0/10
7.9/10
Travel
6.4/10
7.2/10
Wedding & Events
5.1/10
7.1/10
Filmmaking
4.8/10
7.1/10
Documentary
5.7/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
6.6/10
7.3/10
Landscape
5.4/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
8.0/10
Casual
4.1/10
5.9/10
Food
5.4/10
8.0/10
Macro
4.9/10
7.7/10
Architecture
5.2/10
7.0/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
7.4/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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