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No camera is perfect but the Sony A6300 on paper definitely comes close with a 24MP sensor, 425 AF points with great coverage, 11fps shooting, 4k video with focus peaking, slog-3, and a host of other video and photo features with tons of customization. So let's see how this amazing camera on paper performs in the real world in this Sony A6300 Review.

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[@spryguy9036]

i have this camera and idk why i cant take photos in 16:9 in raw format it is 16:9 on the camera but when i import it to capture one express (for sony) it is much more square and is 6000x4000 pixles can u help me out plz

[@CaliKim29]

The title of this review says it all. Quantum leaps from my trusty 7D; for the price point, I couldn't pass this up. I purchased the A6300 for auto focus video tracking and 4K. (My videos are gardening tutorials, not a lot of high speed stuff happening) Great review, fair, not over hyped, well done. Thank you!

[@mortensrensen624]

hi, do you mind sharing your thoughts on any overheating issues? thanks a lot. :)

[@zaythedon]

BEST UNBIASED REVIEW! Summed up everything I needed to know after spending over two weeks binge watching reviews! Getting the a6300 wouldn’t mind spending extra time learning the operating system to get amazing quality in that price range. thanks 🙏🏽

[@learningcameras]

Appreciate that!!!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Your title nailed it. Completely agree Dan!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Good grammar save!

[@ElliotWhitehead]

I watched this video (and a couple others) several times before I ended up making a decision. I bought one! I'm very happy with it, and content with it's restraints for what I can do with it. Thank you for making such an in-depth honest review on this camera, it helped me out a lot before making the decision! P.s . For anyone who might like to see, I just posted my first video shot with it, taking advantage of the 120fps video.

[@AlexPotvin]

I'm saying this as someone who returned his but for a lot of your complaints you don't balance it out with a potential workaround. For a professional shooting video at weddings, I have no idea why you don't run a monitor or at the least use the app to connect to the phone and have a liveview feed, even if it's delayed. Yeah, I do wish the screen was more akin to the GH4's myself too, but I'm looking at it for what it is. The overheating seems completely random on the new firmware. I think whatever sensor's being triggered is oversensitive or placed in a spot that's too susceptible to the shorts moments of warmth caused by sunlight. In two identical scenarios on the same day, I managed to overheat it only for it to be cold as fuck afterwards. I feel this would be less of an issue if Sony had a white body for the camera like they do on the a6000. The battery [life] *is* a joke, but this camera has a benefit few camera's I'd use in professional circumstances has: you can charge your batteries internally via microUSB and you can keep the device powered using an external battery bank at a fraction of the cost and you're good to go for as long as the camera stays on. I agree with you on the lack of a touchscreen. But the 80D better for AF? God no. Maybe in those wedding shots, but you're talking to someone who's used this for Bungee videos (I have a lot more to say about the rolling shutter but even then, I managed to mitigate it). Ergonomically it's crap, but it comes down to the body's format... Except the screen, that's just silliness.

[@Clax77]

so you returned yours? what would be the main reason?

[@connoravila5332]

For a second i thought the title said a6300 frustrating, i was ready to go ham but then it said awesome

[@morgan.van.den.berg.]

Getting this for underwater photography and videography. The problems of overheating and the lack of touch screen won’t really affect me because the water is so cold and the housing will obviously be in the way. And I also mainly shoot photos so it’s a perfect fit

[@trevorwgoodchildx]

One of the best reviews Dan - all the other reviews didn't talk about a feature, then show examples (videos and photos) of the A6300 in action, so that we can see what it actually looks like. I bought it for vlogging, my new Zero Point Horizon: Sci-Fi Talk podcast, so if as you say the A6300 can record just fine for an hour to hour and a half then this is still a great fit. From what I've read online most people don't prefer the A6300 for photography, mainly for video, which works for my purposes if you are streaming, vlogging or podcasting.

[@learningcameras]

Appreciate that! Enjoy the camera

[@trevorwgoodchildx]

@@learningcameras for sure. It's still in the mail, so I haven't got it yet. I'm a Canon guy so this is my 1st Sony and I'm trying to research while the Sony a6300 is shipping to me how to overcome known issues like overheating, rolling shutter, short battery life and the 30 minutes video recording time limit. I've solved all these, now I'm looking into videos explaining the best set up for recording 4K video, which S-Log settings to use. If you have any recommendations for a good walkthrough for shooting video for the 1st time with a6300s, feel free to lmk. Thanks!

[@learningcameras]

@@trevorwgoodchildx Honestly I'd consider not using SLOG except for more landscape style video and using HLG or standard profiles instead. The reason is with Sony's 8bit profile, you don't have a ton of room to push things around in post and SLOG requires you to do quite a bit of coloring. With landscapes you can get away with some artifacts if you push things too much but on people it can be an issue. The biggest advantage to SLOG is going to be dynamic range which is really only meaningful with landscape style clips anyway so for people, low light, and fast motion, I tend to not use SLOG except on cameras with 10bit profiles

[@richiekirk4132]

Thank you for your honest video on this .

[@redwoodcoastcalif]

A home made spacer lifts and shifts the camera LCD screen for clearance from the tripod mount. NOT a problem.

[@Clax77]

can you give some details please?

[@nateo200]

Ive been doing this with a my Canon DSLR for years. I always had a spacer/lift, especially when going from the 1/4th or 1/8th or whatever threaded hole on the canon to the 3/8 thread on some bigger tripods.

[@foxtowercommunications]

Great idea. Thx!

[@johncampbell335]

Great review Dan. Sums up my experience with it as well. Like Max said, a larger body would eliminate all the shortcomings of the a6300. The small form factor is great for walking around with the kit lens or pancake prime, but the majority of us are using bigger glass. The small body is irrelevant/unnecessary for most shooters, and it's holding it back.

[@Vikingdescendent]

I agree, the rear navigation wheel is too small and should be made larger lie the Canon. Also, the location of the movie button should be placed on the rear of the camera with an on/ off switch such as on the Canon. A touch flip screen would make this camera hard to beat for most needs. Combined with the Sony EP Z 18 - 105 G lens, this would make this one of the better, if not the perfect street still and video camera.

[@kylestewart4444]

I just ordered an a6300. I'm about as new as someone can be to photography and this camera came highly recommended by a couple of people whose work I really admire and appreciate. I think that because I've never owned a real camera before and haven't become accustomed to the way other manufacturers do things, a lot of the small ergonomic and button layout gripes probably won't frustrate me as much as they do people who have experience with many other cameras. Also, even if those things do eventually annoy me, I think that a superior end result will outweigh those small issues every time. I'm not a professional videographer or photographer, I'm not a vlogger or a KZbinr. I just want to be able to take some very high quality photos without too much bulk or hassle. I plan to start dipping my toes into inanimate macro photography to start but I will also be doing some more general photography and recording the odd video here and there so I wanted something that could do both very well for a reasonable amount of money. Now I'm looking into macro lenses but it appears that those can be quite expensive themselves so hopefully I can get some decent images in the meantime while I save up for a really nice 90-105mm macro.

[@MaksimYuryev]

Great review Dan! Our timing is very close, as I'm editing my a6300 review right now :) lots of similarities as well! (I wrote my review 2 weeks ago, so no copying lol) I guess we just think alike! What I have to say is I'm really excited for the A7000 (a6300 in A7ii size body with much better touchscreen LCD)

[@JimMoore]

+Max Yuryev When is this camera A7000 expected to arrive on the market?

[@MaksimYuryev]

+Jim Moore I should have specified this is what I want to come out, and it really makes sense for Sony to create this camera to compete with cameras like 7d mk2, D500, ect.

[@learningcameras]

+Max Yuryev cool man.... Looking forward to it. I know you spent more time on the video stuff so I'm curious your thoughts

[@DilPower]

+Max Yuryev It's really frustrating how Sony are sooo stubborn about not having touchscreens!

[@DilPower]

+Max Yuryev "I got a peak behind a curtain at the CeBit today: The A7 M3 will be likely announced in April/May with a great feature set. The newly developed 22MP sensor features world fastest FF autofocus system. The Exomer RS sensor will also feature vastly increased readout speeds. It was designed with both still image and video image quality in mind. This results in expected features of full sensor readout for all video modes (including 4k). Optionally pixel binning and line skipping can be activated for stunning slow motion video recording at native resolutions." (source: www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr1-some-unlikely-to-be-true-rumor-roundup-a7m3-rx100m5-and-sigma-e-mount/) EXCITING STUFF :D!?

[@8KVIDEODEMO]

mind blowing camera thank u!

[@yixue123]

Thank You, this video helped to decide to stay with my 70D. The touch screen really helps me do a much better job of pulling focus in auto, than I can do in manual.

[@rmclean3]

Probably the most sincerely honest review I have seen on this camera. Thank you!

[@learningcameras]

Appreciate that!

[@rmclean3]

It's well earned. I have been eyeing the a5100 for a while now (for videography only) and this review helped me to make the decision to buy it but I know much better now what to expect. Keep up the solid work!

[@user-ez4bg1ko6z]

If you lack touchscreen and "tap to focus", go ahead and try "Play Memories Mobile". It got a bit of lag tho, but otherwize its practically external touchscreen for your camera with full controll.

[@cooloox]

Superb unbiased review, Dan! Handling (ease of use and enjoyment of use) is almost as important as image quality. I'll sacrifice a small drop in IQ for a huge step up in usability any day of the week. If only this camera was made for larger hands and better button placement it would be a winner for more people than it already is now. Thanks for the great review.

[@orange42]

G7 video so nice!

[@CartubeCoIl]

Best review! really covers all the important thing the consumer needs/wants to hear.

[@kenny2995]

You make Miami seem like a completely different city than the Miami I live in

[@kenny2995]

Well it depends what area you're in

[@parmindersbedi]

The best and the most comprehensive review so far of A6300. Great Job :-)

[@shibaeooo6577]

One of the most insightful review on A6300. Thanks.

[@VitoProduction]

I've done some live broadcasting with my a6000 using a HDMI capture card for over 2 hours, and It never over heated. Idk if the camera get's hotter when it's processing and writing to memory or it's it's simple a legal declaration issue. Because legally it can't shoot more than 30mins or else it has to be classified as a video camera.

[@learningcameras]

+VitoProduction The overheating and record limit are separate things. You can only record internally for 29 minutes otherwise it has to be classified as a video camera but there is no limit when using external recorders for that classification thus there is no limit when using the HDMI output to a separate recorder or capture card. The overheating is something that often happens after 20 minutes of recording if the camera reaches an internal temperature that the camera deems is too high. This can be impacted by ambient temperature, direct sunlight, battery temperature, screen being too close to the camera...and potentially even the camera itself as some users seem to not be getting the warning. It states in the manual that the camera will shut down when it determines internal temps are too high but there are so many factors that determine internal temps that it is tough to predict when it will happen. I have had mine overheat on me after 25 min of recording internally twice. I have not tested overheating when using HDMI outputs but I have had users state that it still will overheat, it just takes longer.

[@cleodiuss]

Great video and information, the 18 minutes flew by. You speak eloquently and to the point. Definitely subscribed, looking forward to seeing more content from you.

[@learningcameras]

Thank you! Great to hear

[@davva360]

I love my A6000. I think the biggest difference when compared to the A6300 is the 4k video which I am not all that interested in as I mainly do photography. The 1080P 60 FPS video on the A6000 is more than enough for me. I do think the A6000 and A6300 are great cameras without using any qualifiers. My camera performs as good or better than my wife's 70D on every occasion we have compared the two. I do wish there were more E mount lenses but the Sony adapter is very good with the A Mount lenses and that does open up quite a few alternatives.

[@schoocg]

Excellent and honest review. Thank you.

[@izoyt]

finally, a no nonsense review. As i said many times, canon should use sony sensors and call it a day.. or make soma aps body for sony and put ef mount on it, hehe.

[@foxtowercommunications]

Great review, Dan, including the good, the bad and the ugly. Much appreciated. Giving this one second thoughts now as a B-camera. Strongly considering the a6500 now... but the price!

[@zackolechnowicz4920]

One thing you forgot to mention was the rolling shutter issue this has. Its not a problem for me because I dont shoot video, so I'm really considering this. Also the form factor and weight make it ideal for hiking trips.

[@learningcameras]

I've mostly stopped caring. It's less of an "issue" and more of something that we will always see with cmos sensors to some degree. Some cameras are slightly worse and some are slightly better but they all have it. This is a consumer camera anyway...just a really good one

[@2WheelsGood.01]

Kinda wish they released an Alpha version with NO video and spent all the extra money on refining all the stills features and AF performance. I have had a 6300 for over a year and have shot video ZERO times so I don't experience any of the overheating or poor battery life. My only issue with this camera are the ergonomics. Then I think about it from a manufacturing standpoint, all these simple shapes are for cutting tooling costs. Would I pay more purely for ergonomics? Nope, intead I just got a smallrig cage, not ideal but it definitely adds some good bulk.

[@eoghanhennessy15]

Personally I can't compare this to the 80D or the D5500 just on size alone

[@nikchris69]

ergonomics?

[@bnjaminfranklin]

I got it and put a battery grip on it. It solved the ergonomic problem. But just...looks more professional. For customers size does matter.

[@swoopnscoop]

Great review. You hit on some points that others have missed. I was looking at the a6300 for video, but may look elsewhere now. Thanks!

[@learningcameras]

Thanks! Depends on your needs. The A6300 absolutely has amazing quality, it's just a matter of dealing with the limitations

[@guz5135]

I have the Sony a6000 and I absolutely love it will I upgrade to the 63000 yes when the price point drops

[@PoppyBlasted]

So basically more cons than pros?

[@learningcameras]

Not really. You certainly will not find a better quality camera out there for under $1000. Most of the cons are livable as long as you do not intend to shoot extended video {20+ min} in 4k which could trigger the overheat warning. You can live without a touch screen, with the finicky controls/layout, you can shoot 1080p for long recordings and 4k for everything else (it's not like there are many other decent 4k video cameras under $1000 anyway and 1080p looks better than anything Canon has), you can use external audio recorders if you need a headphone jack...there are solutions and if quality is your main priority, the a6300 is where it's at.

[@Serenoj69]

Quality in my book also means reliability. It is very clear from many serious reviewers it overheats even at very modest temperatures (and not 15 minutes, more like 6 minutes). It is also a problem ever since NEX7 that repeatedly shows up in Sony cams. High end stuff etc in the way of features does not help when a cam simply stops and needs time to cool off. Suppose you are shooting some ceremony, some freakish event and no...the cam needs a while to cool off. Same with RX100IV. One brand that does so well in this regard are Panasonic cams, like your G7. They are worse in other ways (sometimes shuttershock which is now a thing of the past, IQ in stills and video is (a bit) worse etc). Also: IQ is certainly not a step above D7200. Where did you get that? Dxo is clear, I have seen side by side comparisons and these are basically in the same ballpark. Then: menusysteem and no touchscreen is of course quite a letdown in such a cam. It is so nice to use especially in video but also when using the menusystem.But what I can't understand: SLog2 SLog3 etc and a cam that seriously and quicklyoverheats. Beyond me.No IBIS is also sad when you use cinelenses etc. If GH5 gets 5axis like GX85 that will a huge advantage.

[@PoppyBlasted]

+Dan Watson ok cool thanks man!

[@MR.BUCK_MAN]

could you tell me sony a6300 or cannos eos 80d? i am a youtube content creator and willing to get into short films making😀

[@learningcameras]

The a6300 is absolutely better quality so if you can live without a flip out touch screen, go Sony...although the lenses are more expensive. However, if you need a flip out touch screen (like vlogging), the 80D or 77D might be a better choice.

[@Ravage27]

Thumbs up for the informative review. Made the decision to order this after watching.

[@TCKe]

Overheating, rolling shutter no battery life makes it kind of half unusable for video... Regardless how good image or auto focus one gets. Fix that Sony and add a touch screen, image stabilisation and i get one. Nice G7 footage by the way ;)

[@jeffreyburley4033]

After watching this video, I have only one question for ask Mr. Watson. With all of your mentioned shortcomings, issues, ergonomic problems, along with all the other negative things you have found with this camera, would you please recommend the perfect all-in-one camera you would buy along with the price tag on that perfect all-in-one unit. You do seem to go into a lot of detail explaining why you don't like this camera.

[@learningcameras]

You should watch this video for the answer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ-Xd5KFl8t_psU But yes, no camera has everything. But over the years I have learned that ergonomics, speed, lens selection, and usability are more important than quality to a degree. I would rather shoot a wedding with a Nikon D800 than Phase One camera for example. Obviously the quality on the Phase One is better than the D800 but depending on what you are shooting, it might not fit. In short, that was the a6300 for me...but watch the video and read the title which is my thought in a nutshell

[@hanjohnson1]

Picture wise the a6300 is almost the same as a6000. I allmost ordered the a6300 but decided to go for the a6000 and use what i saved for the sony ax53. It is nice to have a dedicated videocamera - it will not overheat! I would only buy the a6300 for photo and video if total weight was a major factor.

[@JensChrStrandos]

Excellent review. I love my a6000 and the new a6300 I recently bought!

[@SantiagoMorenorolsanmordua]

Excellent. I have an A6000, love it. Really debating the upgrade as I mostly do stills but like having better noise performance (I've heard it's better by an entire stop). Things like the EVF, slightly better battery life, 4K option, and weather resistance are all very intriguing upgrades.

[@enricomangalindanjr6537]

Hey man I just bought the a6000 last week and looking to return it for 6300? Not much of a video shooter but more on stills. Any thoughts?

[@SantiagoMorenorolsanmordua]

I don't have the A6300 (sure wish I did!) but from what I understand, there isn't much of a justifiable upgrade for the still photographer from the A6000 to the A6300. The A6300 pushes video forwards more with 4K, slow motion, and Slog. I do know that the A6300 does provide about a stop better noise control and sensitivity. Not sure if that's worth twice the price at this point for myself though.

[@SantiagoMorenorolsanmordua]

Still 24 MP and 11 FPS burst with 22 RAW buffer which are more important factors to me. Focus points more than doubled although A6000 is no slouch.

[@learningcameras]

+Enrico Mangalindan Jr If you can return the 6000 and get your money back, the a6300 is certainly worth $200-300 more. But selling a used a6000 would net you even a greater difference in price between bodies and might not be worth it for photos alone. If you are unhappy with the AF performance of the a6000, that would be the biggest reason to upgrade other than video.

[@ksasat]

thanks for the great review, what lens should I get for 4k video considering fast autofocus, wide angle and shallow depth of field!!

[@severian988]

What lenses do you use/show in this video ?

[@keremyucel7475]

I'm a 5dii user and i was planning to buy this camera for my 4k video works in near future. I watched lots of reviews about this camera on youtube and i examined the raw samples you provided. First of all, raw photos did not satisfy me. I opened all of them in Adobe camera raw with zero sharpness and noise reduction. I adjusted only the shadows to see the dynamic range. Dynamic range is better than 5dii, thanks to new Sony sensor and its capabilities. But photos aren't tack sharp. Even in the center of the frame. I suspected you used a kit lens but i saw that you have a 24-70 F2.8 which is a $2200 lens. I noticed motions also did not freeze in 1/3200 shutter speed. I don't have a 4K display yet, so i couldn't see the video in native resolution. As a result, A6300 has a fair performance as a camera to take professional photos but video features make this cam worth to buy for 4K footage.

[@learningcameras]

+Kerem Yucel Yeah, did not use the kit lens at all. Everything was shot with the Sony 50mm F1.8, 24-70 F2.8 Gmaster and 85mm F1.4 Gmaster which are all great lenses.

[@popeweddings7774]

Great Review! What picture profile do you shoot in? The colors look great!

[@learningcameras]

+Pope Weddings A variety. Some were standard, only 2 were slog, the rest were pp2 & pp4 I believe. Not a huge slog fan especially with 8 bit internal recording

[@JonBowers]

Rergarding the battery life, another change from the a6000 is that the a6300 can be used while plugged into a usb power bank. I charge my a6000 a lot using mine but unfortunately you can't use it while charging.

[@connoravila5332]

Is the a6000 real good, even with kit lens?

[@slimphotog]

"You can't use it while charging." Yes, I found this out after I bought my A6000 and then got a third-party charger and extra battery. (I should've got two or three batteries.!)

[@DilPower]

Damn if only Canon could do a camera half as good as this but with Canon ergonomics and native EF mount support :D

[@cooloox]

It's all a matter of opinion. I'll take the 80D over the A6300 any day of the week. I don't give a damn about 4K.

[@dvrapant]

I have an RX100ii and I was wondering if you can assign the aperture control to the ring around the lens like on the RX100. I set mine up that way so I can change aperture there, press the dial button to the left for ISO changes and spinning the dial changes the shutter speed. That way I don't have to go into a menu for basic changes. After using it this way I can change setting very quickly. Just a tip if it works the same way. Also I have 3 user programs I can assign initial settings too that helps. For instance I have a setting for long exposures, another for timelapse settings. That also helps keep me out of the menu system.

[@learningcameras]

No, you can't program the aperture to the lens that I know of

[@ianholmes5951]

So I am trying to start a photography business as well as begin making videos. I have a budget of around $1000 (I am 17) and I have a few wants/needs for a camera. These include: Sharp image quality, at least 6 fps shooting, at least 1080p 60fps (slow motion is something I will be doing) but 4k would be much better, at least 20000 iso, wi fi and bluetooth as well as time lapse mode would be nice, tilting display, good auto focus, microphone port (not necessary but it would be nice), a touch screen would be great, Environmental sealing would also be nice, lots of lenses to choose from. So those are my needs/wants in a camera, It will be for everything from landscape photography, to product photography, portraits and the video will be used just as much. I have narrowed my search to 2 camera that I have found and can get for the same price right now. They are the Canon T7i and the Sony a6300. The kits I found have the following: Canon T7i, EF-S 18 - 55mm IS STIM, EF-S 55 - 250mm lens, filter, battery charger, 2 batteries and camera bag or the Sony a6300, 16 - 50mm lens, battery and charger. Both kits cost the same. I am having trouble deciding, I like the T7i for the ease of use i.e. touch screen, fully articulating, lots of lens options, good button layout, classic dslr feel and the 60fps 1080p is the only reason I want to pay more for it over the T6i which is $500 off at the moment as I want to do slow motion. But I am disappointed that it doesn't have 4k which is why the sony a6300 is nice. I like the 4k capabilities and the 1080p 60fps. Really both cameras have similar photography capabilities. But I am disappointed that the sony a6300 doesn't have a touch screen and the numerous articles about sony a6300's over heating are worrisome as well as the poor button layout. Anyways, my question is which of these 2 packages is the better option for my needs as both are the same price and if you have a better option to recommend please let me know! Thank you very much and I hope to hear some replies soon as the deals are time sensitive. Thanks.

[@learningcameras]

Hey, so those are both great options although if you are shooting timelapses, you will want the 77D instead of the T7i. The 77D has an intervalometer for shooting high quality images to put together a timelapse in post while the T7i can ONLY record a 1080p timelapse movie and you don't have unlimited manual control in the movie mode so that might increase the price. Between the 2 options, the a6300 is definitely the better quality of the 2. That said, if you purchased the 77D and never compared it directly to the a6300, I think you will be fine with the 77D quality. But if quality is very important, the a6300 would be the better choice and you will quickly get over the loss of a touch screen and less than perfect dials. Firmware updates have mostly solved the a6300 overheating problems so unless you are shooting for an hour+ continuously in 4k in direct sunlight, you should be OK. There is a link in the description for some recommended gear for the a6300 as well. Good luck!

[@ianholmes5951]

Dan Watson thank you very much for the reply! I decided to go with the a6300! Thank you for helping me. I subsribed. Hreat chanel also! Keep up the great work.

[@learningcameras]

Awesome!!! Enjoy the camera. Appreciate the sub!

[@feetheweasel]

The overheating concerns me. If the camera overheats what happens? I assume it shuts off, but is the camera damaged even after it cools down? Are there ways to minimize this? Maybe using the viewfinder more and the screen less?

[@W0werine]

The flash button is not a digital button, its a release type of button. I agree about the touchscreen and dials. Sad for 2016

[@sneakpeekmoments]

Loved your honest review. I own a basic Canon DSLR with couple of lenses. I was thinking of an upgrade to better ones. This is a great review. I may choose Sony this time. Thank you. :)

[@photographerjonathan]

there is so much to like about the A6300 and the A7rll. but for me i cant get past the lack of touch screen. and they should also be fully articulating. i have been wanting to switch to Sony for a few years now. but i keep saying to my self that i will wait for the next generation so they can improve on its issues like there menu system. and lack of touch screen. but i am really sick of waiting for Sony to get things right. and at the same time Canon and Nikon are taking way to long to put out a top end mirrorless camera. and its a shame that after a great camera like the Samsung Nx1 that Samsung seems to be giving up. nice review

[@redpillrevival]

+photographerjonathan man you took these thoughts right out of my head. If this thing had a fully articulating touchscreen, it would be on my no brainer list. Why don't they do that it's so easy........and, I love my Samsung NX30, I can't believe they're giving up either, its really too bad. The only think I wish mine had was a log profile, which they could add im sure through a firmware update but there haven't been many of those.

[@shaolin95]

+photographerjonathan really...waiting for Sony get things right? I think they are doing DAMN good already and no other company is even close to what they are bring up to the table so come on now. If touch screen was something people were so dying about, the A7x series wouldnt be the hit they are. Their menu system is good as well...I had tried Canon cameras and hated the menu. Was it bad..I am sure it was not, but just takes time to get used to. Not sure how some of you expect to try a new camera and magically flow through the menu..not gonna happen. Now if you refer to the old NEX menus...those were pretty horrible.

[@redpillrevival]

+shaolin95 good to hear about the menu. I just wish it had a screen u could flip so I could see the screen if I wanna record myself....I know Samsung is kinda giving up, but I really love the menu and the touchscreen on my nx30, it's very intuitive. I used my friends a6000 for a minute the other day and I had no idea what I was doing

[@jt5439]

Thank you so much! The frustration would kill my creativity and willingness to use the camera.

[@passengerprincesspodcast]

The images are so amazing, such a shame the camera is so problematic. I'm gonna wait until the technology is more advanced. :(

[@learningcameras]

The a6500 is on the way...

[@passengerprincesspodcast]

Dan Watson like I said, I'll wait

[@wesleyjordan8349]

Could you explain what you mean by the Sony A6300 being "So Problematic"? If you're referring to the overheating or the rolling shutter (which is common on cameras) I can't see anything else wrong with it.

[@passengerprincesspodcast]

Wesley Jordan yeah the over heating and battery

[@wesleyjordan8349]

Well I wouldn't call that "Problematic", especially the battery. That's not a defect, but it's the nature of mirrorless. The Fuji XT2 also has short battery and no doubt overheats. That's why it only records 10 minutes of 4K and is locked that way unless you use the optional $300 battery grip that extends battery life and acts as a heatsink. I would recommend using a different choice of words rather than calling the A6300 problematic, but I definitely get your point.

[@xbriskx]

Bought the A6000 yearssss ago but having issues with 1 pin stuck down on the body. I use my camera to take photos of birds in my park and that's about it. I got the 210mm kit lens with it but feel like it's time for a refresh. Is it worth buying a better lens (if so which one) or just go for an upgrade body but keep the lens so A6300 or A6500?

[@alizelee]

Hi Dan! Would you recommend this camera for vlogging? I have a Canon g7x but would like to upgrade to the a6300 with Sony 10-18f4. I would be shooting only 1080p 30/60fps. I like that it has the mic input (g7x does not) and it is weather sealed. Just wondering if I need to be concerned about overheating using 1080p for vlogging?

[@learningcameras]

+Alize Lee You should be good to go for vlogging. You won't overheat in 1080p and even in 4k, you have to be doing some really long recording sessions. It should be a great vlog camera. Also look at the Panasonic G7. It's harder to find wide angle lenses due to the increased crop factor but having the flip out screen could be very helpful. Also, the G7 allows almost everything to be controlled remotely via a phone app so you can have the camera sitting on the other side of the room and have full control over everything.

[@RanggaDjati]

Have you tried the "dummy battery" work around to avoid overheating? I found it on youtube, forgot who it was, but I think it's a pretty cheap workaround, and someone else suggest recording 4K externally, but I think that is not cheap, to get the external recorder and drives could cost more than the a6300 it self... I'd like to wait for the a6500 but the price differences is pretty big

[@learningcameras]

Nope. Didn't want to try that hard to make it work.

[@tkmegamedia]

what lenses were you using the most? It would be great to let us know on the video what lenses and settings were used. Thanks!

[@learningcameras]

Sure, I used the Sony 50mm F1.8 OSS, Sony GM 24-70 F2.8 and Sony 85mm F1.4 GM almost exclusively. I think for 1-2 shots I had my Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS II on there.

[@coolyungdru]

Nice. Comprehensive breakdown. Thanks

[@declansmith8450]

My a6300 overheated and froze up during an important unrepeatable shoot in Thailand. I was not even shooting movie but stills. I was out in a hot sun and everything felt hot to touch including the a6300. Later in the day it cooled off and the camera came back to life. At $1K plus, this is an inexcusable fault and means the a6300 is unreliable for important shoots in hot conditions. There's not much point suggesting I keep my shooting to cool days when I'm in Thailand, or other hot climates. Various bloggers offer solutions like upgrading the firmware, which apparently allows you to override the safety shut-off features, thereby putting your camera at risk of being fried. Plus you can mount a little fan on the back of the camera! What?! Add to that the utterly fiddly controls, with very sensitive dials and buttons that easily get thrown off chosen settings. Add to that the horrible video button. It takes 2-3 seconds for the video to start once you push the button (in itself a feat to achieve if you have normal sized fingers), and another 2-3 seconds to stop recording when you push video off. Meanwhile an important moment is being lost. The smallness of everything is why this camera is great for travel. However, it is all for naught if the camera is unusable. I think Sony is trying to achieve too much and doing so by launching unready cameras and then fixing bugs with uber-expensive upgrades (6000, 6300, 6500, 6800, 7000 etc). If they cut all the not-really-nessary features and made the a63000 more reliable it would be a dream. I would love to love this camera but I cannot. I even long sometimes for my old Canon kit which was so user-friendly and so reliable.

[@adrianmorris4560]

I bought the A6300 back when it first came out purely for 4k video, I also have the Canon 80D which is an awesome camera but a wanted i bit more from my videos and 4k did that for me. The build quality and appearance of the sony is very pleasing but it was a let down after that i'm afraid. The very first day of using the a6300 at a wedding i had a serious overheating issue when shooting in 4k which shut down after 15-20 mins so had to revert back to 1080p on the 80D, its seemly a very common problem with them and a big one i my book. there were other frustrating things like the strap brackets rattle against the body, the LCD is not touchscreen nor does it swing out or rotate, so vloggers beware, and the setting menu is over complicated. Its a pity as the short 4k footage i got was fantastic. I stuck with it for 6 months but time after time it would overheat and shut down. In the end i sold it and bought a used panasonic GH4 with a 14-140mm kit lens, WOW what a camera, its just awesome for 4k video and unlike the sony the GH4 compresses the 4k footage in camera so you won't need as much storage. Even the cheaper G7 looks like it would be a better purchase than the Sony. Very happy man now. I'm not hear to right off the A6300 as some may love it, but its just wasn't for me in the end. Good video though.....

[@robertshaw1635]

Touch screen focus, and I would buy it. Love to find out about the MC-11 and canon 28 f1.8, and 50mm f1.8 II, as these are some of my lighter weight glass, which either would be good for low light walk about shooting on such a light body.

[@learningcameras]

The Sigma doesn't exactly work with Canon lenses. There are issues with some and Sigma's response was that they only guarantee it to work with Sigma lenses...was really disappointed at that. So i'm still recommending the Metabones adapter. But the Sony 35mm F1.8 OSS is still a great option.

[@robertshaw1635]

Ive seen video showing the 85mm f1.8 usm works somewhat, so I would assume the 28 f1.8 usm and 50 f1.4 usm should both somewhat work. I have a sigma 50mm f1.4 not ART and I was wondering if it will work as well.

[@learningcameras]

I am with you on what should work but I can't give you anything more definite as I have not tested those combinations myself and Sigma is not guaranteeing anything except the newer Sigma ART lenses I believe

[@MATTDALOR1AN]

your 6300 footage looks great. which lens did you use? I tested a 6300 today at BB with the pancake kit and it looked worse IMO than the RX100 IV

[@learningcameras]

Thanks! Sony 18-105mm F4 OSS: bhpho.to/2eeh5Wd and I used the 50mm F1.8

[@Gerbbo1]

It would have been nice if we could have seen what you were doing. With the camera. Try getting closer to the lens

[@AnandavadivelanV]

Great review Dan as always! do you have a d500 review coming, would like to hear your thoughts on it. Btw, is that Tony and Chelsea at 13.49 mins?

[@learningcameras]

+Anandavadivelan V thanks. I don't have the D500 yet... Too many cameras out at the same time! Yes, that is Tony and Chelsea. We were at a Sony event in Miami together to preview the a6300

[@Bilalizaddin]

Thank you very much for the awesome video just one question is it good for portraiture works like wedding or studio shot I need backup for my canon 5dsr and can't choose between this and canon 80d which one you prefer for the work I mention???

[@learningcameras]

+Bilal Izaddin I don't think the a6300 would be great for that. Quality is fine but it is very difficult to operate and change you settings in a fast pace environment. I took the a6300 as a b camera to a wedding and used it once...it just isn't great in that environment. You would be better served with a Canon 7D2 but the 80D would also work well. I just reviewed that camera and the image quality definitely improved.

[@fingolfin75]

Thank you so much for this excellent review! I've got a6300 too after reading so many good things. I own also a canon 5d mk3 and a canon 7d2 which I use mainly for wildlife photography. I would love to use this Sony for travelling so to leave the heavy canon and lenses at home and travel lighter. Right now I only have the kit lens 16-50. What lens would you recommend for landscape and travel photography? I fear 16mm on aps-c is not good enough. I was looking for the Sony 10-18 and 18-105 for 16-50 replacement. Thanks!

[@puddytat62]

Canon 80D does not shoot 4K.. So when this heats up does the camera shut off? I thought Sony "fixed" that by just allowing the warning to be seen on the camera and disabling the actual shut down mode.

[@learningcameras]

It will show a warning icon before it shuts off so you will have some notice to be prepared. Sony's A6500 does have an option to extend the life by allowing it to heat up more in order to not turn off. It will eventually still shut down but it will buy you extra time. To my knowledge they have not added that menu item to the A6300 yet.

[@Anonymous-sd2cx]

fixing the ergonomic side, it'd have been the best APS-C camera ever made. what a shame Sony. Amazing review btw, very honest, can't understand on the dislikes.

[@pennycarlson2310]

Shooting ergonomics may be better on a big DSLR, but I'd rather take this camera on vacation. This is a really popular camera for the high end consumer market. Dan shoots weddings and the small size isn't best for that but the small size certainly has a positive side. I can carry this camera, with the kit lens, in my purse and have it available whenever I want.

[@learningcameras]

You certainly are correct in most of that statement but I would say that the Panasonic & Fuji mirrorless cameras are also small and have better ergonomics and are more fun/quick to use as a result. I might shoot wedding but I also like a small camera for the family. Not a big fan of taking my 5D3's to Disney haha so I still like a small camera. I've been using a Canon EOS M for the longest time and since buying the Panasonic G7, I now mostly use that unless I need something super small.

[@sudeeppoudel9785]

A6300 or olympus omde m 10 mark 3? I am confused between these two models. Can you please suggest me ?

[@gabithemagyar]

Very thorough review :-) Just curiosity though : many reviewers seem to take issue with the Sony a6xxx ergonomics. How much of this is simply because most of the reviewers are coming from Canon and Nikon and are used to that kind of layout ? As someone who has always primarily had Sony digital cameras I , for example, find Canon and Nikon ergonomics for photos to be less to my liking. The placement of the viewfinder on the left (as opposed to the middle) is much more comfortable if you are right eye dominant - your nose is not up against the screen. Similarly I like the fact that all the controls are on the right side of the camera. The button and wheels placement is such that I don't have to take my eye from the viewfinder at all while changing settings - I can do it all by feel with my thumb and index finger and never really hit a button inadvertently - meanwhile my left hand is free to hold the lens and operate the focus ring with never a need to take it away to operate buttons while setting up a hand held shot. That to me is a real plus especially when using a large lens. Perhaps I prefer the Sony layout because I shoot photos 99 percent of the time using the viewfinder ? When it comes to video I agree though - a fully articulating touch screen would be a real plus and the video button placement is a pain on the a6300. I preferred the position on the NEX 5. Of course I generally shoot video from a tripod or video monopod and use a wired remote so the button placement is not that big an issue - plus for extensive video shoots as opposed to filming little snippets I prefer a camcorder.

[@learningcameras]

Some of it is change but most of that is just the layout but there is more to it than that. No front dial from a camera like this is frustrating. Even coming from a Sony A7 and using this as a 2nd body is difficult because of the massive layout change and lack of a front dial. The rear wheel is also tough to get to and the back wheel with the dpad is SO easy to accidentally move. Also, I'm not sure anyone thinks that video record button is in a good spot. The lack of a touch screen certainly doesn't help moving your AF points around and the A6300 has a horrible D-pad and again, surrounded by that flimsy wheel. The rear LCD technically tilts down but try doing that on a tripod...the plate prevents it from moving down at all. And also using larger full frame lenses (mandatory if you need an F2.8 zoom) leaves little room for your fingers to grip. Things like that.

[@bruin4937]

Awesome review, thank you so much, Dan!

[@learningcameras]

Thanks Bruin!!!

[@jackawesome4080]

so that with the auto focus on the camera its better on the 80d then sony or ? you went fast forth and back with all 3 products so hard to follow whats the point at the last with the auto focus ...

[@TheUtube123456789]

Hi really good review. Would you say this is a good B camera for the a7s II for wedding/events?

[@forast3r0]

can you tell me plz the lens u have mounted in the a6300?

[@slimphotog]

4:02 Ditto! My A6000 isn't fun to use either. I'm constantly changing settings by accident with that crummy wheel dial in back. And ditto again 13:34. The poor battery life is a consequence of the small physical size. The battery is half the size of those on other APS-C sized cameras.

[@MannyFernandezMF]

What setting did you use to match them? Was it difficult? Do you feel like you had to have different setting in order for them to match ?

[@Kimberly.Family]

If you use tamron 70-200 f2.8 lens using procore is it always freeze.

[@DerrinJoshua]

very useful review!! which one is better between this camera and sony a7 for photography and also videography? hope you reply my comment, thanks man

[@learningcameras]

Tough call. Usually I would go with the A7 but with the amazing AF system in the A6300, better video performance, and solid overall image quality, I would likely buy the A6300

[@DerrinJoshua]

+Dan Watson okay, thanks so much for the advice! :D

[@360PuertoRico]

About the 6300 - What is the crop factor at 4k 30p? Does it uses a sensor area equivalent to the GH4? Is it still as good as the GH4 at 4k 30p? I am asking because I was told that it uses the full size of its APC sensor only at 4k 24p.

[@learningcameras]

+360PuertoRico It's a 2x crop in 30p I believe so still larger than the 2.3x crop of the GH4 in 4k video. Yes, it only uses the full sensor in 4k 24p

[@heleneging6200]

Great review. Q. I have a Panasonic DMC FZ200 25-600mm which I use at 600. I need to have a camera with 24-36 megapixels. I agree totally on the ergonomics of the A6000...frustrating...any suggestions?

[@csmyers11]

I'm surprised nobody recommends using the battery grip for the a6000/6300. It'll extend your battery life by 2-3x and should help with overheating too, as the batteries aren't heating up the body itself...

[@TheGreatGandalf09]

I tried to use the neewe version but this produces an error message at the cam. something like incompatible battery. The neewer grip was loaded with two original sony batterys.

[@videoiskingmilwaukee]

New to this whole video thing. I currently shoot with a a6000 and probably going to get a second camera (a6300). My question is you mentioned in this video of the f4 lens that's good for video. Can you send me the link for this lens. I have the kit lens and the 55-210 and want to get an all around better lens that I can switch between the two cameras. Thanks

[@metopdawg]

I am looking to start shooting weddings. I have a camera that I will have on me but I need two stationary cameras on tripods to capture the actual ceremony. What camera would you recommend for continual filming for an entire ceremony?

[@learningcameras]

My favorite for something like that is the GH5 which has no recording limit and can shoot 4k to 2 cards at once for redundancy

[@reachrabi]

Hello Dan, You did a real good review on Samsung NX1 in the past. I think you should also add your opinion on, where a6300 stands as compared to NX1. Hope to see your response. Rabi.

[@learningcameras]

Hey Rabi. I didn't address it because Samsung has discontinued the NX1 and you can't really even buy them anymore. But personally, I prefer the NX1 handling and they offered similar quality up until 1600 ISO where the a6300 clearly was better. I was really hoping for an NX2 but sadly it looks like we will not see anything like that.

[@reachrabi]

+Dan Watson, Thanks for the response!

[@learningcameras]

Ok, here in the US they are no longer sold by Amazon (except through unknown 3rd party dealers, Best Buy, Adorama, and B&H which are the main camera suppliers that I trust. But I will be first in line for an NX2 if Samsung ever decides to issue an updated version. Honestly, they could issue the same exact camera with better AF and high iso performance and I would buy it.

[@reachrabi]

Based on the comment from Private Primate, I thought of checking it to see the availability in the market... and you know what, surprisingly I found the camera available in Amazon and it ships from and sold by Amazon.com (Link below as a reference). www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NFDZS10/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467868778&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=samsung+nx1&dpPl=1&dpID=51JotpJR09L&ref=plSrch Also I see Samsung has released a firmware update recently for NX1. www.dpreview.com/news/7397513275/samsung-offers-nx1-and-nx500-firmware-updates Hoping the product is ALIVE! :)

[@learningcameras]

interesting...

[@jiayang4938]

Good review Dan! I used Sony A6000 for still photograph a lot. Is it worth to upgrade to A6300 from your opinion?

[@learningcameras]

+Jia Yang Thanks! The biggest upgrade on the photo side would be the AF system so if you are happy with the current AF abilities of your 6000 and don't shoot much advanced video, I would consider sticking with your 6000 or at least waiting for a good sale before purchasing. As a hole, the a6000 is a worthwhile update from the a6300 other than the AF system, most of the improvements are modest on the photo side with the massive improvements being on the video side.

[@jiayang4938]

Hi Dan, you really get into the point! You are very helpful! Thanks again.

[@manieedmonds5662]

What type of lens is on the camera? Very interested in photography and wanting to purchase a sony A6300, but i'm not sure which lens to go with.

[@jahbless699]

Thank you - good Video !

[@takuan650]

Big lumpy lenses on a small body don't make sense to me. Are there any quality pancake prime Sony lenses available?

[@f0resnoe429]

Is the 6300 good for vlogging

[@adventureriders4515]

great review. i have the camera, the quality is outstanding on photo and video (replaced my canon 6D). overheating issue when out in burma in 38 degrees all day. annoying the front dial is missing. touchscreen would be nuch nicer. ise metabones speedbooster and canon glass pretty sucessfully, but when used for my pro gigs it can be frustrating when it suddenly decides to not focus at a key point. overall very happy with it for this quality and at this price and body size :)

[@adventureriders4515]

oh also i had a gh4, couldnt stand it, it sucks in anything but good daylight. so much noise. video u can get away with it. photos just suck in both resolution and quality. i sell alot of stock and with gh4 they just dont cut it professionally

[@rossy5969]

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[@aaroneiger4576]

Great review Dan!!! The ergonomics and UI is something that has always kept me away from Sony. I remember years ago using a friends NEX and the ergo sucked. It was so bad that she kept accidentally changing the exposure comp and wondering what was wrong. Also, on the lens front... Is there any option to use the new line of Sigma lenses? If they mount natively they might be a good solution. Thanks for the great review.

[@learningcameras]

Hey, thanks! So the Sigma lenses do not mount natively to the a6300 as Sigma only produces A mount and not E so far. Knowing this, Sigma did create an adapter to get their Canon EF mount lenses on the Sony a6300 E mount but from what I have heard (have not used it personally yet), it's no better than the AF on the Metabones so not great for fast focus tracking. Plus, it mostly only works with Sigma lenses as some Canon ones have issues

[@aaroneiger4576]

Too bad. I wish Sony had their lens mounts sorted out a little better. I always feel like the adapter thing is a draw back. I have the Sigma 18-35 f1.8 on a Nikon d7200 and it rocks.

[@crimsonstang]

I'm a big Sony shooter so the ergonomics do not really bother me.

[@tcalzuolo]

great video. what camera did you use to film this video? great work ...

[@learningcameras]

Thanks. This was shot on the Panasonic G7

[@jbravo70]

Nice video. Can I ask what kind of speakers are those behind the computer monitor? Thanks 🙂

[@learningcameras]

Thanks! They are some JBL Studio 810's

[@masoomkhan4524]

hey , i have sony camera a6300 i bought last day but the is right here when ever i click the picture the photo backround is not coming bluer help plz.