A6300 VS GH4: Which Camera is Best For You?
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- Опубліковано 12 лип 2024
- Today we have a showdown between the sony a6300 and the GH4. Two 4K mirrorless titans. Who will win?
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UPDATE: I was incorrect when talking about slow motion on the a6300. Here is how you can activate in camera conforming. Info from user MobFactory: Andrea.
"You need to switch it one of the HFR Mode (either P S A M etc) in the quick menu (Fn button while in video mode). Then you can just go into the menu as usual and select your record setting as usual (24p 100m, 24p 60m,etc.). From my testing the compression seems to be a bit better when you do it this way but it does mean you loose audio."
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Imagine the GH4 with the sensor of the A6300
You never mention dynamic range which is arguably the most important quality when it comes to image quality. Its not even close. a6300 is the clear winner
Jayrim - can you share a video or anything that proves that (the dynamic range difference)? It would be very helpful. Thanks!
Dynamic range IS NOT the most important thing when it comes to video quality. There are a lot of factors involved. Dynamic range is helpful but even the cheapest camcorder built new today has more than enough dynamic range to make a decent-looking movie.
Dynamic range is very important, and Panasonic’s “V-log” does not compare to Sony’s “s-log2” or “s-log3”
facts
Here it is two years later, and still, it's videos like these that make a HUGE difference in saving time... and money! Liked n' subscribed.
This is right on time! I was literally googling this the other day and had a hard time finding a solid review on this topic until u released this! 😁
So glad I was able to help!
SAME HERE! Between these exact ones!
I'm shooting mostly indoor, makeup tutorial videos and vlogs. I'm hoping I made the right choice with the a6300, although the GH4 was highly recommended. It's just so much more $$$$ than I was ever expecting to spend. That doesn't include the very possible need for a large ring light, 2 soft boxes and who knows what else?! **sigh**
I've really come to appreciate and trust your videos. This review is so fair, objective and detailed. I just bought the a6500 and this video was a big part of my decision. In the end I wanted to dabble in photography and get high quality shots even though video is my main thing.
amazing!!!! the video i've been waiting for!!!! i could not decide which camera i wanted so i bought both of them. Now I need to choose which one to return
Thanks TechLine. Glad you enjoyed it!
Great comparison Caleb. I appreciate the balanced, practical insights.
Thanks Curtis!
Holy !! Man fantastic video, I was waiting for something like this many many long months 😊 Thanks 👏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great comparison Caleb, I have not tried the 6300, thinking of picking one up soon.
Thanks Dave! It is fun, but hardly useable for every shoot without a few accessories.
Definitely go pick one up. I've shot all my videos with it this summer and had great results. All the negative comments on rolling shutter are highly exaggerated. I do panning shots of cars going pretty fast and never have an issue.
I forgot the mention that I've never overheated it either. I shoot all day outdoors in the hottest conditions.
I wish you would. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it as well.
i had the 6300 for 1 day, makes you sea sick :P
a camera comparison without image quality comparing??? LOG??? Clarity?? Color science?? Detail??? Only saying 6300 is cleaner before stating that more noise doesn't matter??
where did you get the accessories for the gh4? i like the mic and battery pack..
Very consistent analysis Caleb, keep up with the great work !
This was great man! Exactly the video I've been waiting for 😊
Thanks Jacob! Happy to be of service!
Thanks so much for doing this video man! keep up the good work. Love your videos
This was seriously incredibly well done. Huge thanks!
You're wrong about in camera slow mo on sony a6300. It does playback slow mo on the a6300. You have to select HFR M or one of the HFR settings for it to play back in slow mo.
Really fantastic video, and just what I needed! Just to help me a lil more with my decision... Which camera has better slo mo in terms of image quality? Thanks again
this was so helpful! Went for the GH4 a quarter ago and am very happy. low-light and auto focus are a bit frustrating though. AF is kind of solvable by just focussing and then switching to manual (to lock). For vlogging the GH4 is a good workhorse, just not for all moments, especially the unplanned ones.
The a6300 has the HFR option. That works a bit different than is obvious. If you choose this, you can also see the slowmotion in the camera.
Yeah it's hfr/slow MO is amazing on the a
6300 I used it at a sports shoot this weekend it was epic.
Wow, can't believe I missed that! Thanks for the info.
It is easy to miss because it has to be set with the button on video. Then you can choose P, S, A and different HFR modes
Super in depth. Loved the review
Great review and great channel! Just subscribed!
There is sort of hack where you can remove the 30min limitation on a6300.
I love this comparison, both are amazing cameras, you nicely pinpointed the strength and weakness. Sometimes I hate the small fails of a6300 but still love it. Especially since the still image part is a thing for me as well.
Thanks again, Caleb. I will actually go with the Panasonic G7. A baby GH4 is enough for me as the image quality is pretty much the same.
Have u got the g7 yet? Because the g80/g85 is coming out and its a step up from the g7, it's weather sealed and has 5 axis is, the g7 doesn't have any of those, and the gh5 is coming! But Im just going to stay with my gh4
Yes, I have the G7. I got a pretty good deal (820 USD with 14-140 lens kit) on Amazon. I know, the G85 is already released and the improvements are very welcome. It has almost everything the G7 lacks but the initial retail price will be over 1k USD (body only).
Cool
One of the best reviews I have seen,
Thank you.
Thanks Niro!
Just ordered my a6300 for shooting short form 4k videos like music videos and promo videos.
How'd it turn out?
Great video! I have the a6300 as my first all around photo/video and so far I love it. A few things are not cool like the rolling shutter & overheating but you just learn to live with it. Other features I love though is the wifi easy to transfer photos & video and do edits on a phone for really quick production.
Super helpful and informative! Thanks hombre.
Interesting comparison, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for video... the Sony A6300 has a HFR High Frame Rate mode which is 1080p XAVCS 100/120fps in camera slow mo which is recorded in camera. I post you can even speed it up and get the original audio for the recording. I have recorded a full music concert (3hrs) connected to a powerbank and sped up the sections I wanted. The Playmemories Tweaks App that removes the 30minute limit is none destructive to the camera. I have this app on all my sony cameras, and have even sent camera in toSony for repair on an independent issue and they didn't have a problem with it. They even serviced the camera updated the firmware. The slow motion in camera is great. You can save it to the memory dial and be switching from 4K to SlowMo to MP4 in seconds... by simply turning the mode dial.... how cool is that.... I am being a used GH4 for lockdown wedding ceremony shots... to see if switching to GH5 a need...
You got me at "shooting handheld in the back of an atv in the middle of the jungle" 😂 Awesome comparison, appreciate all your vids.
Good review, Caleb! Thanks.
Great comprehensive comparison, would really appreciate if you could do a review of the video feature of the Fujifilm X-T2!
Nice video. I'm currently wondering if I should get the A6500 or wait for the GH5. I'm looking forward to your review of the A6500 when it comes out.
Love your videos Caleb, i've been watching many today lol! I've Been using the GH4 this year many times, and I've been wanting to buy a used one now that the GH5 has come out. Do you think its worth it, or should I look at other options, seeing as I'm budget conscious and don't want to buy a $2500+ camera kit. Love Sony a7's and even the GH5 but def out of my budget. Would love to hear your thoughts. Autofocus is also a big deal to me, and I'm sure many others out there. Cheers!
Great review - a very thorough comparison! I have the GH4 which I love for video, but miss the larger sensor for photos, so I am somewhat torn between these two cameras! Two other things to throw into the mix; if people are interested in filming in log format, I think the a6300's s-log starts at ISO 800, whereas the GH4's v-log l starts at ISO 200 [although it is an upgrade and you have to pay for it]. Also, a Speed Booster with the GH4 is great, although sometimes [ie outdoors in bright light] it almost lets in too much light and you need some sort of ND filter if you want to film at those wider apertures... :)
Nice job on the comparison video!
what about a comparisons with the original sony a7 now that it can be had for around a thousand dollars U.S.?
First off I love your videos! Very informative and I’ve made a few purchases solely based on your recommendation. I have a question, what’s your thoughts on Fuji xt2 for video. I’m using it for real estate video, moza air & the 3” viltrox monitor. I have the camera and I’m waiting for the rest. Should I be looking for a used gh4 or am I good to go?
Incredible as usual, Caleb! For me, the GH4 anyday. I already made peace with the fact that in film, lighting is a requirement even if i have to pack 3 sun-guns for a table top set up each powered by a F970 battery.Enduring Jello effect is too much sacrifice to make.If i can also find the 6300 to rent for a day in my area, i'd try my hands on it too. Pretty small.
Cheers for this. I bought an a6300 on Friday, just before you posted this. I'm very happy with it so far but have only had a little of testing. Battery life I can see being an issue, but I'll work it out. I mainly got it, though, for the 18-105 F4 power zoom lens, which is absolutely awesome. To match that on the Gh4 I'd need multiple lenses and wouldn't get the constant aperture... Looking forward to 4K filming with it, and seeing how mine copes with overheating. I'll be picking up a cage anyway so not too much of an issue, it's primarily a B camera so should be running for prolonged times anyway... :)
Caleb, you CAN remap the record button for video on the A6300
Yes you can reamp (I find best place is the C1 button on top just right of shutter)
Hey Caleb I want to start of by saying I love your channel. I was recently thinking of making the switch from MFT (Panasonic G7) to the Sony a6300. I love the video quality on the g7 but now I've been doing photography more than video and I've been using my G7 for photos. I know for photography the a6300 is way better especially with low light and its fast auto focus. Do you think this change will be better for the best of both worlds? Or would there be any MFT recommendations for photo and video, since I already invested in glass and would have to sell it to make the switch? Maybe wait for the GH5 that is soon to come out? Thanks ahead for the response if you read this.
Would love a video like this including the new Fuji X-T2
Great detailed video! Thank you very much for ur opinion
I love your lighting setups soooo much
Thanks Dominik! I used this setup: ua-cam.com/video/htRqm0JjGQE/v-deo.html
hi, could you suggest me a camera for my youtube channel under 1000, i am stuck with bmpcc used with lens, used sony fs100 , or panasonic g85? please help. also planning to get into short film making
Caleb. I have a 6300. It does conform slow mo in camera. You need to switch it one of the HFR Mode (either P S A M etc) in the quick menu (Fn button while in video mode). Then you can just go into the menu as usual and select your record setting as usual (24p 100m, 24p 60m,etc.). From my testing the compression seems to be a bit better when you do it this way but it does mean you loose audio.
After you do this once you can just switch between slow mo and normal speed from the quick menu. Its the button on the bottom right :)
Thank you for the info Andrea! I added that to the description. You're a champ!
No problem! Thanks for the shout-out! Keep up the great videos :-)
Thanks dude. Was getting ready to get a 6300 but someone said I should do a GH4 but you explain it well and now I know which to do for (:
Excellent review!
Hello! How are you! One question: to record video as video clips between these two options, sony alpha a6300 and panasonic lumix gh4, which one would you choose and why? Keep in mind that you need good bokeh, cinematographic takes and above all that you can edit the video to have the best quality of video offered by these two cameras. thank you very much.
Hey Caleb, I'm super stoked this video finally appeared. You've sold my on the GH4 but I will wait for the GH5 to be announced and price drop of the 4.
Random question: Is the wood table top from Ikea? If not where did it come from? I am in the process of building my own work bench and love the look of yours.
Awesome review!
Great job Caleb !!!
Warmly,
Phil
As usual great video...Thank you....If you don't mind me asking what type of work do you do..??? I want to start shooting interviews and some bRoll myself.!!!
Can you do a test of the a6300 with a speedbooster?
Can it even use it? - The f stop extra is awesome, but I really like it because of the wider FOV
excellent, really helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for the review. I have the A7s which is the big brother of the a6300. It has some of the features that you found lacking in the a6300, and the full frame 35mm sensor paired with vintage prime lenses is an affordable way to get astonishing shots. But where you go Panasonic or Sony it's Canon that is being left in the dust with their refusal to add features that have become standard for other manufacturers.
I've a question about the 6300 & overheating.
I like the sensor size, the low light, the focus, but I'm worried about it not working.
I live in Vietnam, and it's incredibly hot and humid here. I'm looking to use the camera for narrative film making, not talking heads, so I imagine each time it'll only be shooting a few minutes rather than non stop.
Is the ambient temperature going to affect it, or is the overheating more from long shooting times?
Nice review!
hows the rolling shutter on a gimbal?
Which would you choose after both cameras have the add-ons you recommend in your guides?
The a6300 would be much more appealing since it wouldn't overheat at all indoors and do much better out. For youtube stuff the a6300 but if I had to do any interview work I'd still pick the GH4.
It's weird, I shot outdoors yesterday for over 2.1 hrs continuous using a v-mount battery with the time limit removed with the hack on the A6300 and didn't even get the overheating warning lol. I swear Sony really needs to up their Quality Control game. I feel bad honestly for those who do have their cameras overheat. Personally, still think the GH4 is better and can do 10bit 4:2:2 out. NO OTHER camera even the Sony's can do that. I will say the A6300 kills it for focus though... and the GH4 is godawful. It's a tough call, but honestly I'd use the A6300 more for stills and gimbal work... but the GH4 for everything else...great video Caleb I totally agree with a lot of your points.
Thanks Sully! Yeah, mine hates sunlight, but indoors it is fine unless I shoot with a stock setup and the screen closed.
They patched it with the latest firmware. While the heat transmission might not be perfect in this camera, the sensor was still on a way to sensitive setting before but is now on a better one.
When I used to handhold my camera i had overheat issues, now that I shoot on a rig with a dummy battery going to a NP battery, no more overheat and I shoot video in Florida ;-)
Sully Cortez I use mine for 3hr church sermon shoots every Sunday because of this tweaks app... perfect
great video man.
one of the most balanced comparisons I've seen of the two cameras.
hmm. Don't have any questions, now.
good work :)
Well one question. I have a lot of full frame nikon lenses. Does the speedbooster take both full frame and crop frame lenses? How does that work?
Amazing video, I'm considering to buy one of them, but do you think it worth to wait the GH5 ? Will it get higher ISO performances and better framerate ?
thank you for the great review!
Thanks for watching!
those mods look dope AF...can i get one?..lol..big fan of your vids brotha, cant wait for the next one
this is exactly what i am deciding between thx
Hi Caleb! Could you make a comparison between the lumix gx80/85 and the Sony a6000?
It could be interesting for a lot of entry lever photographers and video makers that are on a low budget situation like me :)
Anyway your very accurate and I really like your channel, you got a new followers!
Pick the Gh4 for events/documentary. Pick the Sony a6300 For NARRATIVE work (better lowlight, slog 3, larger sensor and better image)
great review. Im a sony guy but this was the most fair review I have seen.
Awesome Video!!!
Calab how do you feel about the Gh5 is it worth the upgrade?
Would the 6300 work well with a handheld stabilizer? Im gonna be using it to take footage in my gym. Bootcamps, fitness classes etc. Or is there something better for that use?
I typically run and gun, but I also have an external recorder (Odyssey7Q+). A6300 has not let me down.
If Sony will only put the 6300 in a a7 body
that would be dope i have an a6300 and a gimbal but i just like how feels rigged up a slightly bigger body with the eye cup centered with the body would really feel nice. its a good camera but pike is right it needs a few accessories when your out shooting
that would be dope i have an a6300 and a gimbal but i just like how feels rigged up a slightly bigger body with the eye cup centered with the body would really feel nice. its a good camera but pike is right it needs a few accessories when your out shooting
The a6300 is really to small to hold and with anything more than a pancake lens the grip/balance is all wrong. Or that could just be me and my XL sized hands.
Wild Biker Bill n
They have. It's called A7Rii!
Hi great review :) would the A6300 over heat in 25 degrees celsius (77 Fahrenheit) weather and would adding a little umbrella about the camera keep it cooler in sun light ? :) Thanks :)
And whats rolling shutter ? Thanks (Camera Noob)
Jay Sybrandy rolling shutter is where the image is exposed from top to bottom, so if you are shooting a car going 100 mph or something and it drives past, the top of the car will be exposed and move downward. That is pretty much the best I can explain it
I actually prefer not having in camera conforming for slow motion video. I loved that about the Sony A7SII. I could shoot a lot in HD slo-mo and if I change my mind later and don't want slo-mo after all, I'm not stuck, so win for the A6300 for me.
it is very rare that i subscribe to a youtube channel but after watching a few of your videos you got me hooked. Are you using an adapter for that Nikon lens on your gh4 and if so what is it? Can you run Cannon lenses the same way?
Ronn, I have noticed that best GH4 users ( Yuri Palma, Alexis Troy Travelfeels ...) use Metabones Speedbooster. And it does exist also in Canon version
Caleb... best to have as a 60fps camera to compliment c100? (color matching, quality)
Thanks for upload - very good comparison. I can only hope that Sony somewhere is watching your videos! I would prefer a slightly larger version of the 6300, but better ergonomics, touch-screen, headphone monitor, XLR unit etc. Maybe 6300 Mark 2?
Caleb is there much difference in Slow mo Quality? Thanks!
Hey Caleb Hows going man? What kind of Camera are you using to record this video?
Yo dude thanks for the video, I finally have the money to put out for a decent camera, right now Ive ruled out the Sony A6300. However, now Im comparing the Canon EOS 70d to the GH4 because there are a lot of lense options, but the GH4 has way better quality for video and would be still relevant in the future. Let me know what you think of the 70D for video production?
Hey Caleb, can you explain those jarkhands you use in a single video, which will be really helpful..
Advice please! I do marketing for a local Transit Authority. We make videos involving a mix of interviews and run and gun B-Roll that include things like the inside of buses (which can get dark) as well as filming moving buses and following people on bikes, cars, etc. In most applications i would have access to a shoulder rig with all the needed bells and whistles for sound, power, external monitor, follow focus, etc. Until this video i was thinking of going GH4 + native Olympus 12-40 f/2.8, but now I'm hesitant. What are your thoughts. The low light and auto focus kind of scared me on the GH4 from what you were saying, but I need to be able to capture moving vehicles. I would even consider the New A6500 if that changes the opinion. Any advice ASAP would be awesome!
I would love to see a GH4 tutorial that demonstrates how to connect an audio recorder. I have a Mageell HDMI to USB dongle and I would really like to see how to apply that gadget for shots lasting extended times.
Thanks for showing example of rolling shutter or ISO.
I want to love the A6300 so much, especially with its DR being a stop or two better than the GH4, but I agree, I need the workhorse of a camera. I love my GH3, and it's been beaten to hell and it still lives. The G7 is also a good compliment to the GH4, so I'll probably move that direction eventually
I'm in the same boat. The a6300 is sooooo close but so far away from being a trusted camera.
Sony won't admit it but I consider the a6300 to be a proof of concept. A promising one. My dream camera body would be a Panasony. lol
Hey dude great video, I just wanted to ask you which camera you'd choose if you were doing both pictures and video and looking for an all around camera that could do a little of everything :)
Nice comparison.) I notice when use my 6300 at 4k, at 1/50 shutter speed rolling shutter not so noticeable.
As I get ready to retire and enter photography full-time I realize the importance of being a hybrid shooter and adding videography to my services and for clients. While I had the funds to purchase more up-to-date in modern cameras In 2019....i opted to purchase an almost like new GH4 and really get the maximum out of that one camera and put more of the money into glass and all of the peripherals that one needs in a professional shoot.
maybe a silly question - with a full frame camera what you see in the viewfinder/back display is what you get - you know your exact composition. With a APS-C your cropped but does this crop factor display in your viewfinder/back display for you to still be able to get the composition you want?
Thanks for the info.
you are intense. ill sub.
Haha! Thanks Seth. Glad to have you aboard!
Which one is easier to grade from the Flat profile? I heard that Sony's S-Log is more robust and flexible.
So if i want to shoot like Music Video and stuff which is stabilized with a steadycam or gimbal and event videos etc, would u recommend the a6300 or gh4?
can you do an update with the GH5 and Sony a6500?
awesome review dude. would have been better if actual footage were inserted for comparing ISO, rolling shutter effect, video quality.
is in like a month "when i have enough money" a good time to buy? or should i wait for a dreamed for gh5?