Sony A7S vs Sony A6300

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony A7S vs Sony A6300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7S (12MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the A7S (Full frame) and A6300 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7S was introduced 22 months prior to the A6300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A7S grades vs the A6300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S and Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7S Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A7S has external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7S vs Sony A6300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A7S versus the A6300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7S and A6300 is 77 and 83 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S and A6300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7S using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A6300 will offer more detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older A7S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.