Sony Alpha a6300 vs Sony Alpha a6500
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Key differences
- Weight: Sony Alpha a6300: 404 g ; Sony Alpha a6500: 453 g
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| Specification | Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Alpha a6300 | Alpha a6500 |
| Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 49 mm | 120 x 66.9 x 53.3 mm |
| Weight | 404 g | 453 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 6045 x 4003 | 6045 x 4003 |
| Crop factor | 1.53 | 1.53 |
| Total megapixels | 25.0 | 25.0 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.2 | 24.2 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-25600, expandable to 51200 | Auto, 100-25600 (expandable to 51200) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 10.0 | 8.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921,600 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS PRO Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS PRO Duo |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery | NP-FW50 Lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |