A6300 VS GH4: Which Camera is Best For You?

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!

[seanshirishi]

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.

[RileyEndicott]

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

[skyli]

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??

[PieterBreda]

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.

[filmandotherthings]

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.

[GodBlessHipHop]

where did you get the accessories for the gh4? i like the mic and battery pack..

[curtisjudd]

Great comparison Caleb. I appreciate the balanced, practical insights.

[JonPais]

one of the most balanced comparisons I've seen of the two cameras.

[TechLineHD]

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

[PostColorGear]

Caleb, you CAN remap the record button for video on the A6300

[harisbabajic]

This is the BEST Panasonic /Sony review.

[Xock]

Very consistent analysis Caleb, keep up with the great work !

[AlljPro]

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...

[PedroKolbEmmel]

thanks for the honest review, I'm going with a GH4

[RedroomStudios]

if the GH4 had an APS-C sensor the comparison would really be a lot clearer. for me anyway the tiny sensor in the Panasonic makes me lose interest before we even get started.

[peacocksquirrel]

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.

[westnylefx]

I agree, no audio concern, or if you record audio seperately. then go A6300..

[legendp]

Pick the Gh4 for events/documentary. Pick the Sony a6300 For NARRATIVE work (better lowlight, slog 3, larger sensor and better image)

[zeusis]

This was seriously incredibly well done. Huge thanks!

[MR.BUCK_MAN]

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