A6300 VS GH4: Which Camera is Best For You?
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 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."
Thanks Andrea! - Krátké a kreslené filmy
Imagine the GH4 with the sensor of the A6300
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.
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
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.
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??
Holy !! Man fantastic video, I was waiting for something like this many many long months 😊 Thanks 👏
Glad you enjoyed it!
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.
This was seriously incredibly well done. Huge thanks!
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!
Great comparison Caleb. I appreciate the balanced, practical insights.
Thanks Curtis!
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 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
Thanks so much for doing this video man! keep up the good work. Love your videos
where did you get the accessories for the gh4? i like the mic and battery pack..
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.
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
Super in depth. Loved the review
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
One of the best reviews I have seen,
Thank you.
Thanks Niro!
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.
Super helpful and informative! Thanks hombre.
Great review and great channel! Just subscribed!
what about a comparisons with the original sony a7 now that it can be had for around a thousand dollars U.S.?
Good review, Caleb! Thanks.
Nice job on the comparison video!
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.
Interesting comparison, thanks for sharing!
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!
Excellent review!
Great detailed video! Thank you very much for ur opinion
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?
this is exactly what i am deciding between thx
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.
Thanks for showing example of rolling shutter or ISO.
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 (:
one of the most balanced comparisons I've seen of the two cameras.
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.
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)
Just ordered my a6300 for shooting short form 4k videos like music videos and promo videos.
How'd it turn out?
Great job Caleb !!!
Warmly,
Phil
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... :)
Great comprehensive comparison, would really appreciate if you could do a review of the video feature of the Fujifilm X-T2!
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 ?
great review. Im a sony guy but this was the most fair review I have seen.
Nice review!
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... :)
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.!!!
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?
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.
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
great video man.
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.
Awesome review!
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 :-)
excellent, really helpful. Thank you.
thanks for the honest review, I'm going with a GH4
hows the rolling shutter on a gimbal?
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?
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?
Would love a video like this including the new Fuji X-T2
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
I typically run and gun, but I also have an external recorder (Odyssey7Q+). A6300 has not let me down.
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.
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.
You got me at "shooting handheld in the back of an atv in the middle of the jungle" 😂 Awesome comparison, appreciate all your vids.
Which one is easier to grade from the Flat profile? I heard that Sony's S-Log is more robust and flexible.
Should I upgrade from G7 to Gh4 in 2018? Is it a big difference of picture quality (bitrate etc) ?
Calab how do you feel about the Gh5 is it worth the upgrade?
I always shoot with a little crew, with my ZOOM H4N and Rode NTG2 aside.... so I just have to worry about the imagery. In you were in my case, would you pick the A6300, am i right?
I love your lighting setups soooo much
Thanks Dominik! I used this setup: czcams.com/video/htRqm0JjGQE/video.html
those mods look dope AF...can i get one?..lol..big fan of your vids brotha, cant wait for the next one
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?
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!
Awesome Video!!!
thank you for the great review!
Thanks for watching!
What's a good camera for quick movement camera moving for skateboarding outdoors.sound is not a important factor. just mainly video is important.just something that stays focus on fast moving objects.such as a skater. Going around 10mph.
Hey Caleb Hows going man? What kind of Camera are you using to record this video?
This is the BEST Panasonic /Sony review.
awesome review dude. would have been better if actual footage were inserted for comparing ISO, rolling shutter effect, video quality.
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.
Hello, man...what you have in your right hand? :) What is this, it's a custom RIG? Thanks
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!
is in like a month "when i have enough money" a good time to buy? or should i wait for a dreamed for gh5?
Caleb... best to have as a 60fps camera to compliment c100? (color matching, quality)
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?
Which one will work better with stabilizers? The a6300 seems really lightweight.
i think you kind of answer it... but if i were to use a camera for shooting short films would you use a6300 or something else?
Which camera will you recommend for all round including to use as a dslr streaming camera setup
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!
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?
Nice comparison.) I notice when use my 6300 at 4k, at 1/50 shutter speed rolling shutter not so noticeable.
Hi is the Panasonic GH4 camera still relevant for CZcams videos for beginners?
Two questions: how did you light this video. And which camera did you use to record this video. Thanks in advance!
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..
can you do an update with the GH5 and Sony a6500?
great comparison you forgot external recording differences, is it 10 bit on gh4 and only 8 bit on a6300 ?