We’re excited to be reviewing the Sony a6300 vs a7II because these are two interesting cameras from the brand we all know and love – Sony. Now will these cameras meet your standards? And which of these cameras should you be getting considering your needs and budget? Don’t worry, our Sony a 6300 vs a7II review uncovers all.
So, here are some quick facts to hold on to before we proceed. These two cameras up for review today are mirrorless cameras. They also both have the same 24 MP sensors. However, where the a7II has a full frame sensor, the a6300 has an APS-C sized sensor. The implication of all that? Don’t worry, you’ll find out as we dive further into the review.
Because we strive to leave no stones unturned in our reviews, this might be a pretty lengthy read. So, we have tried to prepare short sections that give a quick summary of the entire article before going all in. Sound great to you? We thought so too.
Now, without further ado, let’s get on with the Sony a6300 vs a7II review. But first, a brief overview of all we’ll be discussing.
Comparison Overview — Sony a6300 vs a7II
Sony is a giant in the camera making industry and has several pro cameras to its credit. The Sony a6300 vs a7II we are discussing today are two of its mirrorless offerings.
Looking at both cameras, it might look like the a7II is more recent than the a6300 because hey… “7”. So, we understand how it might be a little confusing for some seeing some upgrades to the a6300 that the a7ii is obviously missing.
For instance, the a6300 comes with 4K video resolution and 11 frames per second in continuous shooting which the a7ii misses. Its video resolution is full HD while its continuous shooting speed is 5.0 frames per second.
So, to clear the air, the a6300 was actually announced in 2016 while the a7II was announced in 2014 as an upgrade to the a7. Hence, understandably, expect upgrades to the a6300 that are missing in the Sony a7ii. The absence of a built-in image stabilization in the a6300 though is something that bothers us. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves already, aren’t we? Let’s get into this review already.
Overall Rating Of Features — Sony a6300 vs a7II
It was quite interesting comparing the Sony a6300 vs a7II side by side for a myriad of reasons. In the hierarchy of things, the Sony a7II is supposed to be the more advanced and the more sophisticated camera and in a way it is. It is also more expensive. However, there are some peculiar areas where the a6300 surprisingly does better than the a7II. Let’s see some really peculiar ones.
First off, the a6300 comes with 4K video resolution where the a7II only comes with full HD. This is indeed peculiar especially since the a7II is priced at close to $1000. You would think Sony would keep the 4K resolution thing going but they didn’t and that’s surprising. But then again, the Sony a6300 is more recent than the a7II. So, maybe that’s understandable.
Another really peculiar thing we noticed about the cameras is that the a6300 comes with 11 FPS continuous shooting. This is more than the a7II can even dream of at 5.0 FPS. We did find this peculiar considering the price of the a7II once again.
While both 11 and 5 frames per second are not exactly mind blowing, 5 frames per second continuous shooting is not even worth considering, at least, for sport or wildlife photography. 11 FPS, on the other hand, can try.
Anyway, don’t be too quick to discard the a7II just yet. Perhaps the biggest con of the a6300 is that it does not have built-in image stabilization while the a7II comes with sensor-shift image stabilization. There are ways you can work around that but it’s a major nuisance all the same and downplays the overall performance of the a6300 just a tad bit.
Anyway, the Sony a7II comes with a full frame sensor whereas the a6300 uses an APS-C sensor. Typically, full frame sensors are more preferred as they are the professional’s first choice. Nonetheless, APS-C equally give pretty good images and also have their uses.
Which has a better price-value ratio: a6300 or a7II?
The Sony a6300 gives better value for money than the a7II. Although, it should be said that both cameras give great value for their respective prices. Check it out, for about $700 or so, you’re getting 4K video, 11 frames per second continuous shooting, 24 mega pixel maximum sensor resolution, and even a better battery life.
Of course this might not be the most outstanding camera you’ve ever seen but for the price, these features you’re getting are solid.
Comparison Of Major Specs And Features — Sony a6300 vs a7II
Sony a6300 |
Sony a7II | |
| Announcement Date | 3rd February, 2016 | 20th November, 2014 |
| Sensor | 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor | 24 MO Full Frame CMOS Sensor |
| Built-In Image Stabilization | No | Sensor-shift Image Stabilization |
| Continuous Shooting | 11.0 Frames Per Second Continuous Shooting | 5.0 Frames Per Second Continuous Shooting |
| Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 Video Resolution |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Focus Points | 425 Focus Points | 117 Focus Points |
| Battery Life | 400 shots | 350 shots |
| Dynamic Range | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| LCD Screen Resolution | 922k dots | 1.230k dots |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Headphone Port | No | Yes |
| Low Light ISO | 1437 | 2449 |
| Sensor Pixel Area | 15.28µm2 | 35.65 µm2 |
What Situation Is Each Camera Best For — Sony a6300 vs a7II?
Sony a6300 |
Sony a7II |
| With its APS-C sensor, the Sony a6300 has several areas where it naturally shines. For instance, it’s great for street photography because it is smaller and lighter. In fact, the a6300 is one of the best cameras you can possibly get for flexible, everyday, jack-of-all-trades use due to its size and weight. Plus, with its greater depth of field, the APS-C sensor of the a6300 is completely wonderful for macrophotography. You’ll be able to get life size images of everyday objects which isn’t about as easy with a full frame sensor. For portrait and landscape photography, the a6300 might not be your best bet but it is good enough either way. | The Sony a7II is the better option for low light situations. Its low light ISO comes at 2449 while that of the a6300 comes at 1437. So, it’s the better bet if you need something that takes good quality pictures in low light. With its image stabilization, the Sony a7II is a lot better for portrait photography. And even though the a6300 comes with 11 FPS continuous shooting, the sensor-shift image stabilization of the a6300 makes it a better option overall for all kinds of photography even action scenes. Overall, the a7II isn’t as flexible or everyday as the a6300. For one, it’s heavier but it’s still a pretty good pro camera anyway. |
Common Features — Sony a6300 vs a7II
Here are the ways in which the Sony a6300 and a7ii are similar:
i. Megapixels
ii. ISO range
iii. 3 inch tilting screen
iv. Dynamic range
v. RAW support
vi. Both mirrorless
vii. Shutter speed
viii. Time-lapse recording
ix. Weather-sealed bodies
We will now discuss each of these features in detail…
Megapixels
When it comes to megapixels, there are so many opinions on what’s good and what’s best or what’s overkill.
There are people who feel that getting larger megapixels is overkill and 16 MP is sufficient for anything you’d ever need photography wise.
However, there are those who do not agree with this notion.
These people believe that it’s always worth it getting a camera with a higher megapixel rating. So, despite the fact that it typically means you’d have to free up some space and get a computer with a higher processing power, many still think the benefits of a higher resolution camera is well worth it. The improved detailing you get with your images from such cameras, for one, make them all the more worth it for such people.
But here’s our take.
Different situations call for different measures. So, if you intend to print your pictures in an extra large size or you intend to heavily edit it afterward, then you ought to get a camera with a higher resolution. But if you’re just sharing online, then a lower megapixel is just as good. No point reaching for higher.
Now, both the a6300 and a7II are 24 MP cameras. What does that mean for the photographer? Of course a 24 MP camera is great and can work if you need to print fairly large pictures. In fact, a 24 MP camera will be able to print pictures in the 16 x 20 size.
ISO Range (100-25600)
The ISO of your camera brightens or darkens your photos depending on its value. If the ISO number increases, the photo brightens and if it decreases, the photo darkens. That’s the simple explanation.
In low light situations, ISO helps you to take good images. All you need is to increase the ISO number and the pictures get brighter. Just remember that doing this has its consequences, mainly noise. This noise could make your image pretty much unusable if it’s too much.
So, in such situations, most professionals advise you to leave the ISO and instead adjust the aperture or shutter speed.
Anyway, an ISO range of 100 to 25600 is pretty wide which gives you a lot of choices when it comes to the cameras. However, do keep in mind that the more you increase the ISO, the more the quality of your photos drops due to noise.
Furthermore, between the Sony a6300 vs a7II, the a6300 has the added advantage of being expandable to 51200.
3 Inch Tilting Screen
A tilting screen is always a plus in whatever kind of camera you get. So, it’s also the same in the Sony a6300 vs a7II.
A tilting screen is self-explanatory. It’s not fixed, rather, it comes hinged and can tilt in a way as to adjust the screen to your preferred angle at the time.
Tilting angles are a godsend for any photographer as they make your work much easier. No more kneeling to take pictures at certain angles. You only have to squat, tilt the screen a little and get pictures of amazing quality.
Tilting screens aren’t just great for handheld cameras, they are also great for using cameras on a tripod. At least, you can be sure that the menu on the camera will be much easier to read.
Also, for videographers, this titling screen also benefits them because it becomes easier to compose your scenes using the rear screen. Something that would have been difficult to do without a tilting screen.
Dynamic Range
The dynamic range of a camera represents the range of brightness your camera is capable of recording in the simplest terms. So, typically, the higher the range, the more brightness your camera is able to capture. You lose less details in the highlights and shadows.
The dynamic range of the Sony a6300 vs a7II doesn’t present so much of a difference. Both cameras are pretty similar in their dynamic range. The Sony a6300 has a dynamic range of 13.6 while the a7II has a dynamic range of 13.7.
So, what’s the bottom line and how does this affect your photography?
On a bright, sunny day, do you notice that you tend to lose some detail in the shadows and the highlights, right? Many times, this is not the fault of the photographer. Instead, most times, it’s as a result of the dynamic range of the camera.
But you also have the dynamic range of the subject you’re shooting to consider as well. How does this work?
Say you’re shooting in bright lighting, the dynamic range of your subject will be pretty wide and could even exceed the dynamic range of your camera. In low light settings though, the dynamic range of the camera becomes wider than that of your subject.
Now, so far the dynamic range of the subject doesn’t exceed that of your camera, the exposure of your image will come out perfect.
You can tell if your image is going to be perfectly exposed if the subject’s dynamic range falls within the histogram representing the dynamic range of the camera
The 13.6/13.7 dynamic ranges are good enough for these cameras. You’d hardly have any challenge with image exposure as both cameras will capture the details that would have been caught in the shadows and highlights well enough.
RAW Support
RAW format or JPEG, which should you use? Again, there are so many opinions. For us, it really depends on what it is you want to achieve. Here are the pros of using the RAW format and the pros of using JPEG as well.
First, JPEG. JPEG is easier to share and save because it’s not as large as RAW files. These are the primary benefits of JPEG over RAW photos. However, here’s why more photographers vote for RAW files.
In the first place, you get the benefit of non-destructive editing. So, whatever the number of edits you carry out on the image, the image still retains its original quality. You’ll be able to undo your edits and still have the image as it was when you first shot it.
RAW files also benefit you when there are mistakes to be edited on your image. For instance, if your image comes underexposed by 4 stops, you can more easily fix and correct them on a RAW file than on JPEG.
Plus, RAW images have a far higher quality than their JPEG counterparts. You get a whole new level of detail than on JPEG, so your photos come out sharper and more appealing.
Now before we continue, there is something to note about RAW images. When you shoot RAW, the photo could come out flatish and mute. So, to completely process it, you’ll need to use certain special software like Lightroom and Photoshop.
Mirrorless Cameras
Mirrorless cameras do not come with mirrors but what does that translate to?
Cameras that come with mirrors use the mirrors to reflect light on to an optical viewfinder. Besides that, the mirrors are also used to reflect light to the camera sensor as well.
Mirrorless cameras, on the other hand, obviously do not have mirrors. So, there is no mirror in between and light passes straight to the image sensors without an in-between.
Also, mirrorless cameras typically come with electronic viewfinders rather than optical viewfinders since they don’t have mirrors.
Mirrorless cameras are top choices for most photographers because they are much lighter and compact. The absence of mirrors makes the camera lightweight plus it also makes them more stylish as well. Cameras with mirrors, on the other hand, aren’t as stylish and also tend to be less compact and more bulky.
Again, mirrorless cameras give excellent image quality even without an optical viewfinder. So, even with an electronic viewfinder the quality of the images you get easily stand up to those from a DSLR camera.
But here’s the thing about electronic viewfinders. You get more candid shots with electronic viewfinders than with optical viewfinders without all the intimidation of DSLR cameras.
Lastly, mirrorless cameras have fewer settings. So, they are less intimidating and more intuitive for the beginner.
Shutter Speed
Shutter speed measures the length of time your camera shutter stays open. In essence, it calculates the length of time it takes your camera to take a photo which impacts on the quality of your image in the end.
A longer shutter speed exposes your sensor to light for a significant amount of time. This affects your image quality as it could lead to motion blur. So, if your camera’s shutter speed is slow and you capture moving subjects, the image will come out blurry in the direction of the motion.
However, slow shutter speeds have their uses, don’t write them off just yet. They are used for car and motorbike adverts where the photographer intends to create a sense of speed by intentionally blurring the moving wheels. Plus, slow shutter speeds are also used to photograph the Milky Way at night, or in low light settings on a tripod.
But that’s for slow shutter speed, depending on the max shutter speed of your camera, you can even freeze time. This is what fast shutter speed helps you achieve. If your camera is fast enough, you can remove the motion even from a fast-moving car or a bird. It can even capture dropping water with each hanging in the air and looking sharp!
Typically, shutter speeds come mostly in 1/4000th of a second like the Sony a6300. Or you could also find those of 1/8000 second like the Sony a7II.
Both speeds are pretty fast and tend to give sharper, and darker images like faster shutter speeds are known to do. As you know, a fast shutter speed means that your sensor isn’t exposed to a lot of light for a long time. So, images are consequently not as bright as those with longer shutter speeds.
Time-Lapse Recording
We were super fascinated when we checked through the Sony a6300 vs a7II and found out that both had time-lapse recording. This feature allows the photographer to get captivating footage.
So, with the time lapse, the film frames in question are captured at a much slower rate than the rate to be used to play them back. As a result, when you play the sequence back at normal speed, time then appears to be moving faster than normal, like lapsing.
So, the bottom line is that time-lapse recording allows you manipulate time. So, an event that should normally take days, hours, minutes, or even weeks and months to complete can be viewed in seconds. The time-lapse feature allows you to speed up these events by factors of even millions. Yes, it’s that amazing. And a6300 or a7II, whichever you buy, you get access to this amazing feature
Here’s something really cool from Dominic Bodreault, one of the best photographers to use time lapse. It will blow your mind.
Weather-Sealed Bodies
Why are weather-sealed bodies important? They help to keep your camera in good condition especially with the everyday rigors of daily use.
Of course, expect that with time and consistent exposure to the elements, your camera is going to come down at some point. However, with the weather-sealed body, you can still preserve your camera for a while and keep it looking quite okay despite the pressure from constant usage.
What is weather sealing? If you check the body of your camera, you find that it is sealed around the button area and joints with rubber. With this, the interaction with your camera and dust/moisture is significantly reduced which increases the durability of your camera obviously. This is referred to as weather-sealing.
Weather-sealed cameras are typically more rugged and durable than non-weather-sealed cameras.
Features Unique To Each Camera — Sony a6300 vs a7II
Which comes with an APS-C sensor: a6300 or a7II?
The Sony a6300 is designed with an APS-C sensor. APS is short for Advanced Photo System which is different from the full frame sensor that the a7II comes with. It was introduced in 1996 but it’s hardly in use right now. So, yeah it’s pretty much outdated. Instead, there are newer versions one of which is the APS-C.
Unlike full frame sensors which measure 35 millimeters, APS measures at 30.2 millimeters. Furthermore, this sensor size comes in different kinds. We have the high definition (H), classic (C), and Panorama (P).
Now because these sizes are smaller than the original 35 millimeter file size, they are referred to as cropped sensor.
The Sony a6300 comes with the APS-C sensor which represents the Classic kind. The C format of the APS has an aspect ratio that’s similar to that of a full frame camera at 3:2. But bear in mind though that APS-C sensors vary depending on the camera manufacturer.
Most modern day, digital SLR, mirrorless and compact cameras usually feature APS-C. So, it’s more common to find APS-C cameras in the market than full frame sensor cameras.
Now, an APS-C image sensor is smaller than a full frame sensor so it doesn’t have an area as large as that of the full frame sensor to capture a scene. This is why the scene comes out looking “cropped.” So APS-C images tend to look more zoomed in compared to full frame sensors. Depth of field, however, remains the same. But then again, APS-C images tend to look sharper than full frame sensor images.
In the end, professional photographers typically prefer full frame sensors. Nonetheless, it doesn’t make the APS-C sensor not as good. It ultimately depends on what you want to achieve.
APS-C cameras are typically better for street photography, macro photography and sports/wildlife photography. This is because they are lighter to carry around and give a greater depth of filed and reach when compared to full frame sensors.
Which shoots 4K: a6300 or a7II?
The Sony a6300 shoots 4k. It’s very impressive that the a6300, which is far less expensive than the a7II (it’s about $200 cheaper), comes with a 4K video resolution. In the Sony a6300 vs a7II, here is one area where many might say the a6300 beats the a7II.
4K is also known as Ultra HD which is an upgrade from full HD. You get a lot more options with 4K than with full HD. For instance, you can switch between a close-up shot and a full body shot without dealing with jump shots. With full HD, it’s not as easy to achieve.
Then, of course, obviously, 4k video resolution gives you high res still images from your footage better than full HD. They might not be as high quality as photos you’d take from a camera. However, they’ll definitely be good enough for web and social media use.
Furthermore, 4K video resolution comes in handy when you need to capture your footage in the most precise detail possible. For instance, subtle changes like the gradual setting of the sun will be better captured by 4K cameras better than full HD. There’s less color banding and such cameras typically record at a higher bitrate which makes them give better quality videos.
Lastly, say the project you’re working on demands a 1080p video, shooting with a 4K camera hardly ruins anything. You can simply downsample your work once you’re done and it will still look great. It definitely won’t be as great as one taken using a full HD camera. However, you can be sure that it will look sharper.
Now, some people say 4k cameras are future-proof but we don’t exactly agree. 4K will definitely still look mediocre many years from now seeing as technology isn’t static.
Which has faster continuous shooting: a6300 or a7II?
The Sony a6300 has a burst mode speed of 11 frames per second, and so, it is much better for action shots than the a7II which boasts of only 5 frames per second.
Now, let’s see the Sony a6300 in action.
Which camera is full frame: a6300 or a7II?
The Sony a7II is a full frame camera. The size of your sensor is important to how your camera performs. This is because it determines how much light your camera can take in which in turn determines the quality of your image. How does that work?
Image sensors contain millions of photosites – light-sensitive dots that capture the ongoing scene through the lens. You could look at them as modernized versions of camera films.
Now, as you can possibly guess, the larger your sensor is, the better your images. So, typically, the bigger sensor produces images of better quality, better low light performance, and less noise. You’d agree this would make you a much happier photographer, right?
Alright, that said. Between the Sony a6300 vs a7II, the a7II comes with a full frame sensor. What are the benefits of a full frame sensor? Well, there are a couple.
For one, full frame sensors measure at 35 millimeters which is pretty much the standard. Plus, you also get a wider dynamic range with a full frame sensor. You’d truly come to appreciate this in a low light situation.
Also, full frame sensors are great for architectural photography since they have a wider angle. Especially when using this with a tilt/shift lenses.
More so, a full frame sensor also adds a certain shallowness of depth to your photos which makes it more aesthetically appealing. So, say you compare two cameras side by side – a full frame sensor and a crop sensor. If you take pictures with these two cameras at the same angle, focal length, and aperture settings, the full frame sensor will give you more bokeh than the crop sensor.
But crop sensors are not without their benefits. For one, they are more affordable. Plus, they make for much more portable and compact cameras.
Which shoot full HD: a6300 or a7II?
The Sony a7II shoots full HD, and being the more expensive camera of the two, it does come as a surprise that this camera is just a full HD while the a7II comes with a 4K video resolution. Pretty interesting, right? Anyway, is the full HD really a let-down? Let’s find out.
Full HD cameras are great and are still in use, in demand in fact, in many genres. For instance, journalism does not work with any other video format other than 1080p which is full HD.
So, generally, the advice is, if you don’t absolutely have to use 4K, don’t stress. Many many times, a full HD camera is good enough. In fact, you might not need a 4K camera till much later in your career.
Don’t forget that 4K means that your videos are larger and need more sophisticated tools for editing. So, you need space and you need a super fast computer as well.
Also, if you didn’t know, HD videos are upgradable to 4K. You’ll notice the difference between both footages. However, we can tell you that it will look great. Maybe not Netflix standard great but great nonetheless.
The only reason this video resolution bothers us is that the Sony aR7II costs about a $1,000. If a roughly $700 a6300 could come with 4K why not the a7RII? Sony sure has some explaining to do. But then again, the a6300 is a more recent version than the a7II.
Which has image stabilization: a6300 or a7II?
The Sony a7II comes with sensor-shift image stabilization. When you press the shutter release button on your camera, there’s usually a slight involuntary move from you. When this happens, of course, it also impacts on the camera itself. That is, the lens element of the camera’s image sensor actually shifts to compensate for that involuntary movement in order to limit the blurring of the image.
Now, there are two types of image stabilization methods. There’s optical image stabilization and sensor image stabilization as well.
Between the Sony a6300 vs a7II, only the a7II comes with any form of built-in image stabilization which, of course, is expected considering its cost. In this case, it uses the sensor-shift image stabilization. So, what does this benefit you in the end?
Firstly and most importantly, with sensor-shift image stabilization, you don’t need to spend extra getting I.S lenses. Any lens at all will work just fine with the camera since the stabilization isn’t in the lenses but in the camera itself.
But there’s a small con.
Sensor-shift image stabilization means you can’t stabilize images using the lens. Now, in practice, this means that the stabilization will only take effect when the shutter release button has been released and not before.
So, while looking through your camera, you might find that it’s a little difficult to compose and frame your scene correctly. It even becomes worse when you work with a telephoto lens. With such lenses, just a small movement could get magnified causing your subject to move erratically.
In the end though, a tripod stand can also help with image stabilization. That is, it wouldn’t matter whether or not you have image stabilization – optical or sensor – or not.
Also, working in bright conditions, using flash, and fast shutter speed can help with camera shake.
This video shows the Sony a7II in action. Check it out.
Unique Pros — Sony a6300 vs a7II
Unique Pros Of The Sony a6300
- Comes with built-in flash.
- 425 focus points which is better than a7II’s 117.
- 11.0 FPS continuous shooting.
- Battery life lasts up to 400 shots.
- Lighter in weight at 404 grams.
- Better dynamic range at 13.7.
- Comes with 4k video resolution.
- More affordable than the a7II.
Unique Pros Of The Sony a7II
- Comes with sensor-shift image stabilization where the a6300 has none.
- 1.230k dots of LCD screen resolution is better than the 922k dots of the a7II’s LCD screen resolution.
- Max shutter speed of 1/8000s is faster and better.
- Comes with a headphone port while the a6300 doesn’t.
- Better color depth of 24.9.
- Better low light ISO of 2449 vs Sony a7II’s 1437.
- Sensor pixel area is also better at 35.65µm2
Unique Cons — Sony a6300 vs a7II
Unique Cons Of The Sony a6300
- No built-in image stabilization at all.
- LCD Screen Resolution is lower than the a7II’s at 922k dots.
- Max shutter speed isn’t as fast as that of the a7II.
- The a6300 does not come with a headphone port.
- The a7II has a better color depth.
- Low Light ISO doesn’t compare with that of the a7II at 1437.
- Sensor Pixel Area is also much smaller than the a6300’s at 15.28 µm2
Unique Cons Of The Sony a7II
- Does not come with a built-in flash.
- Only 117 focus points.
- 5.0 FPS continuous shooting is definitely not as good as the a6300’s 11.0 FPS.
- It’s a much heavier camera than the Sony a6300.
- Dynamic range is not as wide.
- It’s pricier.
- Video resolution isn’t as good as that of the a6300.
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Common Pros — Sony a6300 vs a7II
Sony a6300 |
Sony a7II |
| The Sony a6300 comes with wireless connection. So, you can transfer pictures from your camera to your computer super fast. Plus, it is also quite snappy to upload images as well. | Also applies. |
| Comes with a tilting screen which makes photography a lot easier and more stressless. | Also applies. |
| Uses an electronic viewfinder | Also uses an electronic viewfinder |
| Face detection focus helps you take sharper and more focused pictures | Also applies here. |
| 24MP max resolution is wonderful. You’ll get a good level of detail and you’ll also be able to print fairly large images as well. The sensor of the a6300, however, is APS-C size which means these are crop sensors. | Same here. There’s a slight difference here though in that the Sony a7II comes with full frame sensors rather than crop sensors. |
| This camera comes with a microphone port. | Also comes with a microphone port. |
| Weather-sealed bodies ensure that your camera is kept rugged enough to remain good even with constant use and exposure to the elements. | Same here. |
| Features time lapse recording | Also features time lapse recording |
| There’s a smartphone remote control feature as well which makes it even easier to access your camera without being close to it. | Also applies here. |
| Get the Sony Alpha a6300 here! | Get the Sony Alpha a7II here! |
Common Cons — Sony a6300 vs a7II
Sony a6300 |
Sony a7II |
| Sony isn’t popular for its battery life. You also see that with the a6300. Although with a better battery power at 400 shots per recharge, the battery life of the a6300 is not good enough. | The same goes for the a7II. Its battery life is slightly worse at just about 350 shots. |
General Feeling Among Customers —
Sony a6300 vs a7II
| Sony a6300 | Sony a7II |
| One common thread we noticed when checking out what customers had to say about the a6300 was its flexibility. It was even dubbed a fantastic jack of all trades by a certain customer. From our observation of what the customers were saying, this is a camera worth investing for all the flexibility it gives you. You can basically use this camera for almost any purpose at all. Customers also commended Sony for what they called a really stable and durable camera. You know, it feels solid to hold, weighs just right, and yet still manages to be so sturdy and practically impervious to moisture and dust. Users who got this for the 4k video resolution were also not disappointed. Although to be totally honest, we did get one complaint on the 4K quality like a jello-effect you get when panning quickly. Most others said it was stunning. Now, battery life. It wasn’t exactly a thing of joy for many customers. In fact, Sony is well known for its poor battery life and once again, they “delivered” on the Sony a6300. Even though there were complaints, it does seem like customers have come to accept that this is something they must endure from Sony. Nonetheless, customers did have a lot of things to commend Sony for like its fantastic autofocus, max shutter speed and fantastic 4K, of course. Definitely a 5-star product overall. | There were no shortage of five star reviews when we checked out how the Sony a7II was doing in the market. Apparently, Sony gave its customers something that truly satisfied their expectations. Now, to be completely honest, a number of users were scared when they first saw the hefty price tag. However, it turned out that the fear that Sony wouldn’t deliver was a wasted one as Sony did, in fact, deliver. Users really loved the way they were able to take amazing pictures with the camera. Plus, the camera also presented a myriad of ways to enjoy and play around your shoot. Customers also commented on the sensor of the camera with some saying it’s the best in the world right now? Exaggerate much? Well, you can find out for yourself when you get the Sony a7II. A couple of customers did feel like the Sony a7II comes a little overpriced. However, it wasn’t a general consensus as many people still felt like they got value for their money on the a7II. In fact, some believe that Sony might begin to give Canon a run for their money. |
It’s A Wrap!
We had a lot of fun reviewing the Sony a6300 vs a7II, right? We’ve been able to go in-depth to find and understand the various strong features each of these cameras bring to the table.
We are not here to make that decision for you. However, we can give our advice.
The Sony a6300 is a more affordable model and we have no problems recommending it if you’re low on cash and need something to tide you over. For an affordable camera, the a6300 gives you a whole lot to work with!
You get 4K video, 1/4000s max shutter speed, 24 MP max resolution, etc all on a roughly $600 camera. You even get 11.0 FPS continuous shooting which is great if this is supposed to be for sports or wildlife photography.
On the other hand, we have the Sony a7II. It’s far more expensive than the a6300. We like the a7II and its increased price is somewhat justified. For one, you get full frame sensors, 1/8000x max shutter speed which is twice as fast as that of the a6300, 24MP max resolution an, of course, built-in image stabilization.
In the end, it really depends on what you really want. We do hope that our review of the Sony a6300 vs a7II helped you come to a conclusive point, though.
Sony a6300 Vs a7II – FAQs
Is the Sony a7II still worth it?
Although released in late 2014, the Sony a7II is still worth your money today. We are talking a 24 mega pixel full frame weather sealed camera with 1.230k dots screen resolution, built-in Wi-Fi, and image stabilization. The Sony a7II for sure can compete with some of the newer cameras.
This camera also comes with some of the really interesting stuff like the remote control function, time-lapse recording, and near field communication. So, yes, the Sony a7II is still worth it.
Is the Sony a6300 a good camera?
The Sony a6300 is a good camera, and don’t just take our word for it, check this out and judge for yourself. This camera shoots 4k, has 425 focus points, an 11 frames per second burst mode speed, comes with eye tracking focus, built-in Wi-Fi, along with near field communication and the remote control function; all these and more in a compact, weather sealed body. So, what do you think? Is the Sony a6300 a good camera?
Is the Sony a7II good for video?
The Sony a7II is a good camera to record videos with; it has pretty much everything you might need. It shoots full HD and is made compatible with external microphones so that you can easily improve the quality of audio of your recordings.
Furthermore, the Sony a7II allows you use headphones to regulate audio while you record. This is something that is not very common among cameras of its level. This camera also lets you get creative with your recordings with the optional time-lapse feature.
Is the Sony a6300 a professional camera?
The Sony a6300 is not a professional camera, however, it is not a camera for amateurs either. It is an advanced camera designed for semi-professionals and/or enthusiasts. You can see that just by looking at the features this camera was equipped with: an ISO maximum expandable to 51200, a 4k (UHD) video resolution, an 11 frames per second burst mode speed, 425 focus points, a weather sealing, and much more.
These show you that, although they are not all the very best features a camera can have, they, however, will be too much for a newbie.
Does the Sony a6300 shoot 4k?
The Sony a6300 does shoot 4k. What this means is that it has a 3840 by 2160 video resolution. 4k is an upgrade from what many entry-level and semi-pro cameras comes with; full HD, and you can even see that from what it is called — Ultra HD (UHD).
However, it is important to note that shooting 4k would require that you really know your onions, especially in post production. It requires more advanced editing tools, for example. This is why 4k is usually reserved for the pros and large scale productions.
What is the difference between the Sony a6300 and a6000?
| Sony a6000 | Sony a6300 | |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1440k dots | 2359k dots |
| Focus points | 425 | 179 |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes |
| Battery capacity | 360 shots per full charge | 400 shots per full charge |
| External microphone jack | No | Yes |
| Video mode | Full HD | 4k |
| UHS card compatible | Yes | No |
| Eye tracking focus | No | Yes |
| Dynamic range | 13.1 | 13.7 |
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