Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – Detailed Comparison

In this Sony a6300 vs Canon 700D comparison review, we’ll generally get to see how a mirrorless camera stands up against a DSLR. However, specifically, we get to see the strengths of each camera and their weaknesses too.


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Because the idea is not just to help you decide which is the overall better camera but which is the better camera for you, we’ve compared the features of one camera with those of the other camera. Trust us when we say that this will make for a fine read.

However, if you are in a bit of a hurry, there’s no need to worry. We have the comparison overview and the comparison table sections that contain what you need to know in small bite sizes. You can go through them and make your quick decision.

One more thing. Be sure to check out some of our other Sony-Canon comparison like the Sony a5100 vs Canon 700D and the Sony a5000 Vs Canon T6.

Table of Contents

Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – Comparison Overview

Here’s a quick run down

Overall Rating of The Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D

Both cameras are pretty decent cameras and we are impressed. Generally however, this camera does have the upper hand in our opinion. It has the better sensor resolution and also has the better video resolution.

Nonetheless, the Canon 700D might be the better idea if you are a vlogger and that is basically because of its fully articulating screen. Anyway, as we earlier stated both cameras are decent cameras.

Ratings Of The Features Of The Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D

First off, we’ll point out that the Sony a6300 is a mirrorless camera while the Canon 700D is a DSLR. Hence, the Sony a6300 misses the mirror but has an electronic viewfinder. Additionally, this camera is the lighter of the two cameras by 0.4 pound.

On the other hand, the Canon 700D has both the mirror and the optical viewfinder. Additionally, it has the longer battery life (440 vs 400 shots per charge).

Furthermore, there are actually a number of features that these cameras share in common like the inbuilt flash and external flash port, the microphone port and the RAW support. There is also the articulating screen, however, while that of the Sony a6300 is a tilting screen, that of the Canon 700D is a full-flex.

Nonetheless, the specifics are what make us believe that the Sony a6300 has the upper hand. For one, the Sony a6300 has an inbuilt wireless connection, an NFC connection and can also be controlled from a smartphone. In addition, it has the faster continuous shooting rate (11 vs 5 fps) and is weather sealed.

On the other hand, the Canon 700D only one ups the Sony a6300 in it slightly longer battery life, its touch sensitive full-flex screen and its slightly better screen resolution.

Finally, there are a number of features that you won’t find on either camera and they include the in-body image stabilization feature and the headphone jack.

Price/Value Ratio – Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D

In our opinion, both cameras are decently priced. The Sony a6300 actually costs more than the Canon 700D. However, it makes sense to us because the Sony a6300 has a few more features than the Canon 700D. That said, it is our opinion that you will be getting value for your money, whichever camera you get.

About The Brands

Sony

As a Japanese conglomerate, Sony has its fingers in a number of different ventures ranging from entertainment and gaming to electronics and even finance.

While it could be said to be the most popular for its entertainment arm, it has a very decent following for its electronics arm too. Especially because its products come in a wide range of prices and are of good quality.

Canon

Canon, on the other hand, is a more specific brand as its products are basically within the imaging and optics industry. It is also a Japanese company and has become really popular for its quality cameras.

Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – Comparison Table

	Sony a6300	Canon 700D
Weight	0.9 pounds	1.3 pounds
Dimensions	4.7 by 2.6 by 1.9 inches	5.2 by 3.9 by 3.1 inches
Wireless Connection	Yes	Eye-Fi
Viewfinder	Electronic	Optical
Sensor Resolution	24 megapixels	18 megapixels
Continuous Shooting	11 frames per second (fps)	5 frames per second (fps)
Battery Life	400 shots per charge	440 shots per charge
Screen Type	Tilting	Full-flex
ISO Range	100 to 25600 and can be expanded to 51200	100 to 12800


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Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – A Comparison Video

Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – Which Is Better For What?

Sony a6300	Canon 700D
This camera has an inbuilt wireless connection and you can transfer your photos and other files to an off camera device via this connection.	On the other hand, the Canon 700D has a fully articulating screen which means you can shoot and record yourself by yourself using this camera.
Also, if you are in the market for a camera that you’ll use in shooting quickly moving subjects, consider getting this one. It has an 11 frames per second shooting rate.	Also, this is the more affordable of the two cameras.


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Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – Common Features

In this section, we get to see how similar the cameras are to each other. We’ve compiled those features that you are sure to find in both cameras. And just so you know, while some of those features will look and perform exactly the same, some others will be slightly different.

1. Articulating Screen

First off, both the Sony a6300 and the Canon 700D have an articulating screen, quite alright. However, this is one of those features that are slightly different with the two cameras. That said, what is an articulating screen?

An articulating screen is basically a screen that can be turned in certain directions (depending on the type) independent of the camera body.

Now, as we said, there are kinds of articulating screen. There is the tilting screen that can be turned upward in degrees that vary from camera to camera. The basic idea is that the screen can be turned upward and back down again.

On the other hand there is the full-flex screen. This one can be turned all the way, 360 degrees. This kind of screen on a camera makes the camera a good tool for those who are wont to do their video recording by themselves.

Whatever the kind of articulating screen, the idea is always for you to be able to shoot or record your subject from different interesting angles. That said, while the Canon 700D has a full-flex screen, the Sony a6300 has a tilting screen.

Finally, both cameras have a 3 inch screen. However, while that of the Sony a6300 isn’t touch sensitive, that of the Canon 700D is.

2. Viewfinder

Here is another feature that isn’t quite the same with both cameras. We’ve added this to our common features for the basic reason that they both have a viewfinder. However, because of the kind of camera they both are, they do not have the same kind of viewfinder.

Now, before you run off saying that the viewfinder thing is a given, you need to understand that not all mirrorless cameras come with an inbuilt viewfinder. You’d be hard pressed to find a DSLR without a viewfinder, however, some mirrorless cameras are also ‘viewfinderless’.

These mirrorless cameras that do not have a viewfinder are usually of two kinds. Some have an external port to which you can attach an external viewfinder. However, some others do not make such provision.

In those cases, you’ll have to make do with the LCD screen which might be good enough till you get in very bright light. Viewing images on the LCD screen in very bright light could be quite frustrating as it could be difficult to see what is on the screen.

Thankfully, the Sony a6300 has its own electronic viewfinder while the Canon 700D has its own optical viewfinder.

One last thing. While the Sony a6300’s viewfinder has a 100% coverage, that of the Canon 700D has a 95% coverage. What this means is means is that images on the Sony a6300’s viewfinder appear as close as possible to the way they look to the human eye than that of the Canon 700D.

3. Flash

Ever tried to take a picture in a place where the lighting was bad? If yes, you most definitely already understand the importance of a flash, the inbuilt kind that is. Of course, that inbuilt flash has not been able to solve all bad light issues, however, you’ll have to agree with us that it has had its uses.

It’s the same with the inbuilt flash that both the Sony a6300 and the Canon 700D have. However, both cameras come with something more than the inbuilt flash and that is the flash shoe for an external flash.

In those cases where the inbuilt flash isn’t enough to take care of things, the external flash will be of great help. Additionally, if you want to take flash photography, you’ll be thankful for this feature too.

4. Microphone Port

A good number of modern digital cameras double as video cameras. As a result, a good number of them have an inbuilt microphone and even an inbuilt stereo. With these you are able to record videos and their audio and even playback what you have recorded.

However, more often than not, the inbuilt microphone isn’t the best at capturing great audio quality. The videos end up sounding too noisy because of the things that the microphone allowed in.

This is why some cameras have the microphone port feature just like the two cameras in this review. You can now decide to attach a standard microphone to your camera; one that is able to attend to your specific audio needs.

5. RAW Support

When you take with a camera, there are two basic formats in which they can be stored: jpeg and RAW. Photos stored as jpeg have one advantage which is that they do not take up so much storage space. However, because they are usually of a dumbed down quality, the jpeg format is not favored by professionals.

On the other hand, RAW photos take up quite a bit of space. However, that is something that can be easily taken care of by quickly transferring your files to an off camera location. Especially seeing as RAW formats usually retain their original quality. While jpeg does not offer the worst quality, the RAW format is definitely better.

6. Face Detection

Both cameras have this feature that allows them detect faces as you set them to take a snap. When they have detected those faces, they are able to lock down on those faces, allowing them to be precise in taking those photos and making them good portrait cameras.

Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – A Sony a6300 Demonstration Video

Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – Unique Features

In this section, we get to see how different the cameras are from each other. Hence, this section contains those features that you will find in one camera but not the other. It also contains those features that appear in both but are so very different.

1. Mirrorless Vs DSLR

This is the most prominent difference between the two cameras as this one factor is responsible for a number of other factors. So, let’s cut right to the chase, the Sony a6300 is a mirrorless camera while the Canon 700D is a DSLR camera. So what?

The basic difference between a mirrorless and a DSLR is the absence/presence of a mirror and an optical viewfinder. Mirrorless cameras for the absence and DSLRs for the presence. That said, the absence/presence of these features actually affect the way things work.

With a DSLR, since there is a mirror, when light passes through the lens, it hits the mirror first. The light then bounces off the mirror and part of it hits the Autofocus sensor while the other part hits the optical viewfinder.

On the other hand, because a mirrorless camera is missing the mirror, when light passes through the lens, it hits the sensor straight away. Furthermore, the sensor sends a digital image to the electronic viewfinder or the LCD screen, whichever is applicable.

Now, mirrorless cameras are considered to be generally lighter than DSLR cameras. And this has been attributed to the absence of a mirror. There are a number of other features that have been said to be unique to one or the other kind of camera as you’ll get to find out soon.

2. Weight

With the Sony a6300 weighing 0.9 pound and the Canon 700D weighing 1.3 pounds, you can see that the Canon 700D (which is the DSLR) is 0.4 pound heavier than the Sony a6300. And this supports the stereotypes of DSLR and mirrorless cameras.

Anyway, neither camera can exactly be considered heavy. We actually believe that while the weight difference between the two cameras is pretty significant, both cameras are of a comfortable weight and one won’t have issues transporting either about.

That said, the weight we’ve been talking about has been specific to the body alone. However, to make a conclusive decision in regard to the weight of a camera, you have to factor in the weight of the lenses too. To do that, we need not go looking through all the lenses, we just look at the sensor size.

Both cameras have the same size APS-C sensor. What this means is that for the same aperture and focal length both cameras will use lenses that are similar in weight and size. So, the lenses cannot be the factor that tips the scale when it comes to the comparative weight of these two cameras.

3. Wireless Connection

This feature is one thing that has become increasingly important for photographers, especially those who are trying to save storage space by immediately sending out photos. Now, a wireless connection is supposed to help you gain access to the internet and connect with other devices if necessary.

That said, the Sony a6300 has this feature built in. so, if you’re using this camera, you basically just need your camera and a good Wi-Fi connection to be able to gain access to the internet. Via this connection, you can connect to other devices and wirelessly send your files to a different device.

On the other hand, the Canon 700D does not have a wireless connection built in. So, to gain access to the internet, you’ll have to get an external device called Eye-Fi. While this Eye-Fi will allow you access to the internet, it is pretty slow and the reach is limited too.

Furthermore, there is something called the Near Field Communication (NFC) connection. This feature also allows you connect to other devices wirelessly. However, just like your device, that other device has to be NFC enabled in other for there to be a connection.

Via this connection, you can wirelessly transfer files from your camera to a different device. That said, of the two cameras in this review, only the Sony a6300 has this NFC feature.

Finally, the Sony a6300 can be controlled via a smartphone. All you need do is download the right app and make the camera-smartphone connection. Once that has been established, you can take shots and change settings on your camera from your smartphone.

4. Sensor Resolution

This one basically gives us an idea of how good the picture quality will be. The higher the sensor resolution in megapixels, the better the quality of the picture, the more adjustments you are able to make and the larger you are able to print.

That said, the Sony a6300 does it better with the sensor resolution. It offers a 24 megapixel resolution while the Canon 700D offers 18 megapixels. And honestly, the 6 megapixels is significant enough that it differentiates between the camera that allows you crop your photos and the one that doesn’t.


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5. Continuous Shooting

When a camera is set to the continuous shooting mode, it is able to take more than one shot in just one second and with one click of the shutter button. The basic idea of this continuous shooting mode is for you to take as many pictures as possible in as little time as possible.

So, you already know that the higher the continuous shooting rate in frames per second, the better the camera is at capturing the moment. That said, this something else where the Sony a6300 does it better than the Canon 700D. The Sony a6300 can take 11 frames per second while the Canon 700D offers only 5 frames per second.

As a result, the Sony a6300 is the better camera for shooting subjects that tend to move about a lot like toddlers and even sports people.

6. Battery Life

This is one of those factors that have been said to be unique to one camera or the other. That is, DSLRs have been known to have a longer battery life than mirrorless cameras, and while this is not always the case, it almost always is and it is the case for the two cameras in this review.

With the Canon 700D, you get 440 shots before it needs to be charged. Now, while this is not a very good example of the battery life you can get with a DSLR, it is still longer than the Sony a6300’s 400 shots per charge.

Anyway, seeing as neither of these cameras is a professional camera, the battery life might actually be quite satisfactory. It all depends on what you’ll be using the camera for. If you are not a heavy user, 400 or 440 shots might be enough.

7. ISO Range

This one tells us about a camera’s sensitivity, to light that is. The more sensitive a camera is to light, the more light it is able to capture and vice versa.

Now, if you are trying to take a picture in an area where the light isn’t enough, you’ll need to set your camera to a high ISO. This is because in a high ISO, the camera is able to let in as much light as possible, making up for the lack of light. However, in this setting, there is a higher possibility of having noisy photos.

On the other hand, if the light is just too much, you’ll need to set your camera to a low setting. And this is because in a low ISO, the camera lets in as little light as is necessary in order to balance things out.

Now, the range is what tells us the upper and lower limits of a camera’s light sensitivity. If both sides of the spectrum will come in handy at one point or the other, it becomes imperative to get a camera that has as wide an ISO as possible, just so that you have as many options as possible.

That said, the Sony a6300 has a 100 to 25600 ISO range which can be adjusted to 51200. On the other hand, the Canon 700D has a 100 to 12800 ISO range. Nothing more to that!

8. Weather Sealing

When it is said that a camera is weather sealed it usually means that said camera is dustproof, water resistant, waterproof, a combination of two or a combination of all three.

That said, of the two cameras in this review, only the Sony a6300 is weather sealed. Specially, this camera is both dustproof and water resistant. Be careful to note that water resistant does not mean waterproof.

A waterproof camera can be used underwater but a water resistant camera can only take a couple of accidental splashes. However, the Sony a6300 is still the better protected camera of the two cameras in this review.

9. Available Lenses

We talked about the lenses when we were trying to determine the size of the cameras. However, right now, we are not looking at what the lenses weigh but at how many of them you can get with either camera. The Sony a6300 has 102 lenses available while the Canon 700D has 319 lenses available with it.

Furthermore, neither the Sony a6300 nor the Canon 700D has an inbuilt image stabilization feature. as a result, pictures taken with either camera could end up looking blurry. However, this is not something that cannot be corrected.

Each camera has a number of optical stabilization lenses available with it (the Sony a6300 has 23 while the Canon 700D has 91 lenses available). If any of them is attached, the camera balances out and the images come out looking stable.

Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – Unique Pros

Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – Pros Of The Sony a6300

First off, the Sony a6300 has an inbuilt wireless connection. And via this connection, you can gain access to the internet and even transfer files from the camera to an off camera device.
Furthermore, this camera has the Near Field Communication connection that can be used as a medium for transferring files too. The other device has to have the NFC connection, though.
Also, the Sony a6300 can be controlled from a smartphone.
The Sony a6300 has the wider ISO range and can even be expanded to almost twice the upper ISO limit.
Furthermore, this camera’s viewfinder is more accurate than that of the Canon 700D.
Also, this camera has more focus points (425) than the Canon 700D (9).
The Sony a6300 is both dustproof and water resistant.
Furthermore, this camera is lighter and smaller than the Canon 700D.
Also, this camera has the higher continuous shooting rate of the two cameras.
Finally, the Sony a6300 can take 4k videos while the Canon 700D cannot.

Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – Pros Of The Canon 700D

First off, this camera has a slightly longer battery life than the Canon 700D.
Furthermore, because the Canon 700D has a fully articulating screen, it is the better camera for taking selfies and recording personal videos.
Also, this camera has a higher LCD screen resolution (1040k dots) than the Sony a6300 (922k dots).
The flash of this camera has a longer range (13 meters) than that of the Sony a6300 (6 meters).
Furthermore, this camera has more lenses available to it than the Sony a6300.
Finally, the Canon 700D is the more affordable camera.

Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – Unique Cons

Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – Cons Of The Sony a6300

The flash of this camera does not have as long a coverage as that of the Canon 700D.

Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – Cons Of The Canon 700D

The Canon 700D is not weather sealed.
Furthermore, the Canon 700D doesn’t have an inbuilt wireless connection, the Near Field Communication connection or the Bluetooth feature. As a result, transferring files wirelessly from this camera to an off camera location is practically impossible. You’ll have to use a USB cable or pull out the memory card altogether.
Finally, this camera cannot take 4k videos.

Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – Common Pros

	Sony a6300	Canon 700D
Articulating Screen	The Sony a6300 has an articulating screen which is a tilting screen that’ll come in handy when you need to shoot a subject from different angles.	The Canon 700D also has an articulating screen. However, this one is a full-flex screen and will come in handy if you need to take pictures of or video yourself.
Flash	Furthermore, this camera has an inbuilt flash that can solve a few low light issues. It also has a flash shoe to which you can attach an external flash. That external flash will solve even more of your low light issues and will also come in handy if you have to take flash photography.	Same as the Sony a6300.
Viewfinder	The Sony a6300 has an inbuilt electronic viewfinder.	That of the Sony a6300 is an optical viewfinder.
Microphone Port	This camera also has a microphone port and so can be used to record good quality audio.	Same as the Sony a6300.
RAW Support	The Sony a6300 can save photos as RAW. And you can be sure that those photos will retain their original quality.	Same as the Sony a6300.
Face Detection	Finally, this camera can detect and lock on faces, making it a good camera for taking portraits.	Same as the Sony a6300.


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Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – Common Cons

	Sony a6300	Canon 700D
Image Stabilization	This camera doesn’t have an inbuilt image stabilization feature. As a result, photos taken could come out looking blurry. However, this can be attended to if you get optical stabilization lenses.	Same as the Sony a6300.
Headphone Port	Also, this camera does not have a headphone jack. This will only be an issue if you use the camera to record videos. If you do, you’ll need to playback the videos to know if you want to keep them. However, the inbuilt stereo will not give you the audio quality you want.	Same as the Sony a6300.

Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – What People Think About Both

Sony a6300	Canon 700D
A good number of people are really into this camera. People like that the camera comes with an inbuilt wireless connection as it allows for wireless transfer of files. Something else that a number of people seem to like is the silent shutter. Apparently, this silent shutter makes for a good camera for certain solemn occasions like funerals. Some other features that get people excited include the tilting screen, the sensor resolution and even the 4k video. In fact, one customer referred to this camera as a Jack of all trades.	This camera seems to be quite popular among vloggers. And despite the fact that this video does not record 4k videos, vloggers like it primarily because the screen is full-flex. They can rotate it and do their video recording without help. People also like that there are enough options for configuring the camera. Then there is the touch screen and one customer actually called the battery life long.
However, some photographers apparently miss the in-body image stabilization feature, despite the fact that an optical stabilization lens can be used. The lack of a headphone jack is missed by the video recording population of the customer base.	While people have not had many negative things to say against this camera, many people seem to agree that this camera is best suited for beginner photographers.


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Sony a6300 Vs Canon 700D – Our Take

Sony a6300	Canon 700D
In our opinion, this camera is the better of the two cameras; for photography and videos too. We also like the continuous shooting rate of this camera and its size and weight. All these come together to not just make the camera a good one but to make it a good companion for your travels. And yes, we like that the camera still manages to be affordable with the value it offers.	We also like the Canon 700D and believe it has its uses. One of the things we are excited about this camera is the fully articulating screen. The screen just makes things a bit more convenient; you don’t need to look for someone to take pictures or record videos for you. We also like that the camera is pretty affordable.
We concede that there are a few things that are not wonderful about this camera but they could be things that you can work around. If you agree with us, get the Sony a6300 now!	There are also a number of things that are not wonderful about this camera. However, if you think they are things you can find a way around, get the Canon 700D now!