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Sony A6300

The Sony A6300 arrived with the fastest autofocus system of any camera at launch — 425 phase-detect points covering the full frame at a claimed 0.05 seconds. Combined with uncropped 4K video (a first for Sony APS-C), weather sealing, and 11fps burst, it established the A6000 line as a serious hybrid tool. The 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor delivered class-leading image quality for APS-C, and the compact body made it a natural choice for travel, wildlife, and content creators who needed interchangeable lenses without full-frame bulk.

GearFrame's Take

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.

Starting from
£449 new
Average price across retailers: ~£549
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Core
Released
2016
Sensor
24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution
24.2 MP
Mount
Sony E-mount
Dimensions
120.0 × 66.9 × 48.8mm
Weight
361g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
425 phase-detect + 169 contrast-detect AF points — world's fastest at launch (0.05s)
Stabilisation
None
Burst Rate
11fps
Battery Life
~400 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/30p (full pixel readout, no crop), 1080p/120p
Viewfinder
EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen
3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch)
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity
USB, Wi-Fi, NFC

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Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Travel
9.0
Street
9.0
Wildlife
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
Portrait
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0
Great For
✈️
Travel Compact, weather sealed, and fast AF make it one of the best travel cameras at its price.
🏙️
Street Light and discreet with fast phase-detect AF. Ideal for quick candid shooting.
🦅
Wildlife 11fps and 425 PDAF points handle wildlife confidently for an APS-C body.
🎬
Vlogging & Video Uncropped 4K is a strong point. No IBIS and a non-touch tilting screen are limitations.
👤
Portrait Fast phase-detect AF locks quickly on faces. Good image quality for APS-C.
🏅
Sports & Action 11fps and fast AF handle many sports scenarios well. No IBIS can limit some shots.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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Series history
Sony A6000 Series
Sony's APS-C mirrorless range — six generations from 2016 to today.