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Sony A7S III vs Sony A6300

Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75
Sony Alpha A7S III front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Sony A7S III vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S II
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6000
  • Updated by Sony A6500
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Sony A7S III vs Sony A6300 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Sony A7S III versus Sony A6300, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A7S III (12MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the A7S III (Full frame) and A6300 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The A7S III was introduced 4 years later than the A6300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A7S III grades vs the A6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony A6300

 A7S III A6300 
AnnouncedJuly 2020February 2016Fresher by 55 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k922kSharper display (+518k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony A7S III

 A6300 A7S III 

Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony A6300

 A7S III A6300 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Sony A7S III vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A7S III provides outer measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7S III versus Sony A6300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A7S III compared to the A6300.

Sony A7S III vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S III and A6300 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Sony A7S III vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S III vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S III and A6300.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7S III with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A6300 will offer you more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer A7S III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A7S III vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S III vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S III vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S III Street photography details
Sony A6300 Street photography details
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
79
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S III as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (600 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
75
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S III Travel photography information
Sony A6300 Travel photography information
70
good battery power (600 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
display is selfie friendly
MP count low (12 megapixels)
76
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S III Landscape photography info
Sony A6300 Landscape photography info
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (600 CIPA)
has double storage slots
MP count low (12 megapixels)
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S III Vlogging factors
Sony A6300 Vlogging factors
77
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
35
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Sony A7S III vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S III and Sony A6300
 Sony Alpha A7S IIISony Alpha a6300
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7S III Sony Alpha a6300
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-21 2016-02-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz XR BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4240 x 2832 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 409600 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 759 425
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,440 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 9,440 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.91x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 699g (1.54 pounds) 404g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 85
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 13.7
DXO Low light rating 2993 1437
Other
Battery life 600 images 400 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Price at release $3,499 $889