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A6300 vs SLT-A99
Quick take: The SLT-A99 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A6300 is the most affordable; only the A6300 is weather sealed.
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.
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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A6300Sony · 2016 | SLT-A99Sony · 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 usedBest | £454 used |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | 24.3MP full-frame sensor |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p (full pixel readout, no crop), 1080p/120p | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | 425 phase-detect + 169 contrast-detect AF points — world's fastest at launch (0.05s) | 19-point phase-detect (11 cross) via the translucent mirror + 102-point on-sensor phase assist, face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 4.5-stop sensor-shift SteadyShot INSIDE |
| Burst Rate | 11fpsBest | 6fps with continuous AF (10fps in crop mode) |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 361g (with battery and card)Best | 812g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 120.0 × 66.9 × 48.8mm | 147 × 111.2 × 78.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 100%, 0.71x |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) | 3.0" three-way tilting / swivel LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony A-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: SD / Memory Stick + SD |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | Micro USB, HDMI, 3.5mm mic + headphone, remote terminal, Multi Interface Shoe |
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
SLT-A99
Portrait
6.2/10
6.4/10
Street
7.0/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.4/10
4.7/10
Wedding & Events
5.1/10
6.0/10
Filmmaking
4.8/10
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Documentary
5.7/10
4.6/10
Sports & Action
6.6/10
5.3/10
Landscape
5.4/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
5.2/10
Casual
4.1/10
3.4/10
Food
5.4/10
5.6/10
Macro
4.9/10
4.1/10
Architecture
5.2/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
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4.0/10
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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