Sony A6300 vs Sony A55

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony A6300 versus Sony A55, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A6300 (24MP) and A55 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The A6300 was launched 5 years after the A55 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A6300 grades versus the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6300 and Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are available at Sony A6300 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A6300 has outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Sony A6300 versus Sony A55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A6300 vs the A55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6300 and A55 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A6300 and A55.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A6300 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent A6300 will have a benefit in sensor technology.