Sony A6300 vs Sony A7R IV

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Sony A6300 vs Sony A7R IV

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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35mm 849.7mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Succeeded by the Sony A6400
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Succeeded by the Sony A7R V

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Differences

Sony A6300 advantages over Sony A7R IV

Less expensive
$848 vs $2998*
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
48 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
11.1 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 7.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Sony A7R IV advantages over Sony A6300

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
A7R IV test data on DxO Mark A6300 test data on DxO Mark

3,344 vs 1,437 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

670 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
5 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More viewfinder magnification
0.78x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
61.0 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
70 vs 44 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
32 vs 22 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; Improved high-ISO performance; Better JPEG quality; Fast autofocus; Very good subject tracking with real-time live view feature; All-magnesium body construction; 4K video.
Slow buffer clearing (no UHS-II support); No touchscreen, Clunky menus; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use.
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Outstanding image quality; Excellent high ISOs; Fast AF performance with Eye-AF tracking; 10fps bursts at full-resolution; Improved ergonomics; Dual UHS-II card slots; Higher-res EVF.
Expensive; No 4Kp60; Buffer clearing could be faster; Menus are still frustrating; Touchscreen underutilized; No built-in flash.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A6000

Sony A6300

Sony A6000

$846
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$548
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6300 vs Sony A6000

Sony A7R IV

Sony A6000

$3220
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$548
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6000

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-A3

$846
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A7R IV

Fujifilm X-A3

$3220
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Sony A6500

Sony A6300

Sony A6500

$846
APS-C

Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Sony A6500

Sony A7R IV

Sony A6500

$3220
35mm

Larger sensor
High resolution composite

$1198
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6500

Compared to Canon R5

Sony A6300

Canon R5

$846
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3549
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Canon R5

Sony A7R IV

Canon R5

$3220
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$3549
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon R5

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Sony A6300

Nikon Z7 II

$846
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2730
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A6300 vs Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R IV

Nikon Z7 II

$3220
35mm

High resolution composite
NFC

$2730
35mm

Bigger pixels
Top deck display

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