Sony Unveils a6300 Camera With "World’s Fastest Autofocus"
Last week Sony China teased an upcoming announcement for the A6100 camera, or at least that’s what we thought. Turns out we were partially right, but instead of the A6100, Sony has instead officially announced the Sony A6300, which presumably is the successor to the Sony A6000 which was launched in 2014. Its latest entry-level mirror less camera which boasts what Sony claims is the world’s fastest AF speed among interchangeable lens cameras equipped with an APS-C-size sensor.
The A6300 uses a new 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor. The sensor uses new copper wiring for increased sensitivity (light collection) and speed. With the sensor working alongside the Bionz X image processor, the camera has a wider ISO range (100-51,200, versus its predecessor’s 25,600 max) and shoots 4K video with full-pixel readout and no pixel binning in Super 35mm format.
It can also shoot quickly, too, it has a top speed of 11 fps, or 8 fps in continuous live-view mode if you want to be able to frame the action better. Another signature feature of the Sony a6300 is that it can shoot and record internal 4K video with full pixel readout. The camera uses the XAVC S codec, which records at a high bit rate of 100 Mbps during 4K recording and 50 Mbps during HD recording. This will give high quality video footage, and the camera is said to focus twice as fast as its predecessor during movie recording. AF speed and tracking are also adjustable in these modes.
Sony says the a6300 can also record Full HD videos at 120fps at 100 Mbps, another first for APS-C-size interchangeable lens cameras. Video shooters will also be pleased to see a microphone line input, and a slow motion option of shooting Full HD 1080p footage at up to 120 fps. There's also an enhanced Zebra function and clean HDMI output.
The camera measures 120 x 67 x 49 mm (4.7 x 2.6 x 1.9 in), and weighs 404 g (14.2 oz) with a battery and memory card. It also boasts built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity and will work with Sony's PlayMemories Mobile app for iOS or Android, and the Sony PlayMemories Camera Apps.
The A6300 will go on sale in March, for $1,000. It’s much higher than the A6000’s launch price, but for what you’re getting, Sony could justify the increased pricing. To get some of these features and functions, you would have to spend much more for a Sony A7-series camera. The camera will also be available in a $1,150 kit, which comes with a 16-50mm lens.
Cheers!!!
The A6300 uses a new 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor. The sensor uses new copper wiring for increased sensitivity (light collection) and speed. With the sensor working alongside the Bionz X image processor, the camera has a wider ISO range (100-51,200, versus its predecessor’s 25,600 max) and shoots 4K video with full-pixel readout and no pixel binning in Super 35mm format.
It can also shoot quickly, too, it has a top speed of 11 fps, or 8 fps in continuous live-view mode if you want to be able to frame the action better. Another signature feature of the Sony a6300 is that it can shoot and record internal 4K video with full pixel readout. The camera uses the XAVC S codec, which records at a high bit rate of 100 Mbps during 4K recording and 50 Mbps during HD recording. This will give high quality video footage, and the camera is said to focus twice as fast as its predecessor during movie recording. AF speed and tracking are also adjustable in these modes.
Sony says the a6300 can also record Full HD videos at 120fps at 100 Mbps, another first for APS-C-size interchangeable lens cameras. Video shooters will also be pleased to see a microphone line input, and a slow motion option of shooting Full HD 1080p footage at up to 120 fps. There's also an enhanced Zebra function and clean HDMI output.
The camera measures 120 x 67 x 49 mm (4.7 x 2.6 x 1.9 in), and weighs 404 g (14.2 oz) with a battery and memory card. It also boasts built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity and will work with Sony's PlayMemories Mobile app for iOS or Android, and the Sony PlayMemories Camera Apps.
The A6300 will go on sale in March, for $1,000. It’s much higher than the A6000’s launch price, but for what you’re getting, Sony could justify the increased pricing. To get some of these features and functions, you would have to spend much more for a Sony A7-series camera. The camera will also be available in a $1,150 kit, which comes with a 16-50mm lens.
Cheers!!!
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