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.

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

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??

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.

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.

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.

Just ordered my a6300 for shooting short form 4k videos like music videos and promo videos.

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! 😁

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.

You got me at "shooting handheld in the back of an atv in the middle of the jungle" 😂 Awesome comparison, appreciate all your vids.

If Sony will only put the 6300 in a a7 body

This is the BEST Panasonic /Sony 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.

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

Great comparison Caleb, I have not tried the 6300, thinking of picking one up soon.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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...

I typically run and gun, but I also have an external recorder (Odyssey7Q+). A6300 has not let me down.

Remember that Gh4's real rival was a5100. Says alot about how legendary Gh4 is

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.

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

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

GH4. Nice choice. I looked for a long time at which camera to buy. Ended up getting a GH4. Never looked back.

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.

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

Holy !! Man fantastic video, I was waiting for something like this many many long months 😊 Thanks 👏

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.

what about a comparisons with the original sony a7 now that it can be had for around a thousand dollars U.S.?

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... :)

apparently the GH4 wins. Except that low light is love, low light is life. That's basically all that matters when it comes to video and image quality. I like to think of sony a6300 as a camera that was built to give us everything that matters for a fair price. But, Of course, for a fair price, Sony basically had to shit on us when it comes to user interface. It's like: "here, this camera makes great video. Stop whining and get stuff done, you poor low life bastard".

Not sure if you work with monitors, but GH4 has 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output, which just blows A6300s out of the water in terms of color grading and pushing the image in post.

I shoot short movies and videoclip, no doubt that for more "run and gun" type of shootings the GH4 is overall more reliable. But hey, that s-LOG 2 (and possibly 3) with a reasonable 800 base ISO and 14 stops of dynamic range... Well it wasn't covered so much in this video but as a filmmaker that's a huuuge deal; image-quality-wise the a6300 totally blows the GH4 out of the water.

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

This was great man! Exactly the video I've been waiting for 😊

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

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.

This was seriously incredibly well done. Huge thanks!

I like the "I would miss dearly and would weep...." (14:13)

Live in Alaska and I think the only/cheapest way I can get more batteries for my gh5 is to buy a whole gh4 with an extra battery

As of June 2017 Sony is now #2 seller in interchangable lens cameras. The lumix is an awesome beast but the future is in Sony and Canon. RIP Nikon.

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.

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.

i dont understand how all people concider that having the camera shoot in slow motion 96fps is a plus ! i mean what if you decide that you dont want to use it in slow motion..?thats a big decision to make to shoot something in slow motion..i prefer to shout it at 60-120 fps and slow motion later if needed.. also to shoot at 96fps with gh4 is a bit complicated with settings ,it will take a few minutes to do that

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.

One of the best reviews I have seen, Thank you.

A couple of years ago I went on a walking trip in Israel. I considered a GH4 vs. A7S. For me it came down to cost (GH4 > A7S), and video record time (GH4 >> A7S). Is the low light as good? Of course not, but if your reference is film, even the GH4 beats the pants off of film. I have never regretted my choice.

Sony has the advantage on the things that really matter for a serious filmmaker: low-light, fast auto-focus, and most importantly much better capability for shallower depth of field.

the sd card for me is fine on the a6300. when you have a big card, no problems. I never need to change the cards on shoots. I actually like the battery door

says gh4 has better RIG score. Has massive rig on camera in video. says gh4 has better battery life. Has awkward vertical grip with two more batteries on gh4. says would pick gh4 because has headphone jack, spends alot of time building an xlr audio box for gh4 instead of going with something like a tascam DR 70d that offers exponentially more features.

great review. Im a sony guy but this was the most fair review I have seen.

The sony has an app (OpenMemories) that extends the recording time to 13 hours in my case. I think the limit was put to place because of EU regulations which make it mainly for stills. If the recording time is over 30min then its considered more of a video camera and therefore import charges will be bigger.

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... :)

i love a6300!! just sold my D7100 and bought a6300, some part of shooting still made me disappointed but the video brought me into new world. no need to believe me, just go get one.

Thanks so much for doing this video man! keep up the good work. Love your 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 (:

Super in depth. Loved the review

Would love a video like this including the new Fuji X-T2

Autofocus for biginners, man. That's it!! Thank you a lot for this video!

i love my a6300 thats all I gotta say

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

I've shot over 35 weddings on 2 GH4 cameras they are amazing... we also shot the a6300 for about 4 min before it overheated and I tossed it in a lake along with our a7s/rii's

Nice job on the comparison video!

I want to use with a gimbal so for focusing I think The A6300 is better for me. Even if I love the Gh4

Thanks for your video, but I'm still torn between the decision of an a6300/a6500 and GH4/GH5. It seems like the Sony has amazing low-light capability and great image detail, but I'm worried about the overheating, lack of headphone jack, bad battery-life, and a lot of accessories needed to shoot decent 4K video. For the Panasonic everything seems great except that it's a small micro 4/3 sensor. However, I've seen great footage shot with the GH4, just needs to be heavily color-corrected.

Good review, Caleb! Thanks.

Great job Caleb !!! Warmly, Phil

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?

less talk more rock! lol id love to see a 30s commercial or a couple talking head interviews shot with each camera to see the different looks they give in professional settings.

Great review and great channel! Just subscribed!

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.

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.

u can choose if u want in-camera conforming or not in sony by choosing a mode u shoot in. also, overheating issue has been solved with firmware update, and it basically doesn't overheat even when doing longer interviews under summer sun. I love em both, but do the justice for sony :)

those mods look dope AF...can i get one?..lol..big fan of your vids brotha, cant wait for the next one

the a6300 still reigns as the bts king imo

We should remember that the GH5 will be a minimum of $2000. Also the best comparison would be the G7 and the price on that is amazing!

Interesting comparison, thanks for sharing!

Clearly (and sadly) Sony seems to nail focus on image quality and neglects everything else!

i like the sony flip out screen because when you are using a ronin it works far better because you can't flip it out and angle it down so the gh4 screen is useless while using it.

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

awesome review dude. would have been better if actual footage were inserted for comparing ISO, rolling shutter effect, video quality.

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.

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!

Super helpful and informative! Thanks hombre.

I went with the sony a6300:) and I love it

Excellent review!

I love your lighting setups soooo much

Confirms what I would've thought. Even though I own an a6300, I would also say the GH4 is better suited for video. I wonder how the a6300 would fair against the GX80 though (for video) as form factor wise both are quite similar. A recent review I read gave it a better video quality than the GH4 and it's price is really competitive. Likely it will loose out on the feature side as they sacrificed it in favor of making it compact.

I have owned the GH4 and currently own the A6300. GH4 screen is miles better than the Sony (both with quality of the image and that it has touchscreen). The snony screen sucks totally and is the biggest downside. It even gets dimmer when shooting 4K so u can hardly see it at all outside (even if using the gamma assist feature) - total rubbish. Headphone output is nice on GH4. Thats it in terms of GH4 pro's. The image quality on GH4 for video and stills is better. The GH4 sucks in low light and isnt worth even bothering with. The sensor is so small that getting any nice blurred bokeh is a challenge. GH4 focussing sucks and is slow - Sony is super fast and just works well. Overall GH4 body build is better, but Sony is smaller and offers miles better actual image quality (the most important thing at the end of the day) I sold the GH4 because the low light capabilties were terrible. Its not that I go out shooting at dusk or dark all the time, but even indoors or random times in the day, you are forced to push the ISO up and getting crap results. The still photos are also just useless if you want use them professionally or sell them to agencies. Would be nice to see GH4 move away from the amateur micro 4/3 sensor size and make a Full Frame or even APSC

Well, the GH5 and possibly the G7 successor is right around the corner to be announced and if rumors are true (10-bit 422 for GH5 and 8-bit 422 for G80) then I recommend people to wait a bit. If both have IBIS and 422, Panasonic cameras become even more compelling. Noise has always been a problem for Panasonic but looking at GX80 tests, it became much better, so I imagine that the new cameras will improve on that as well. As AF performance on these new cameras are still unknown, that's a bit of an edge for the A6300, I still think A6300's sensor performance will be a little better, except for the rolling shutter. Unless Sony chooses a different form factor overheating will still be a problem and without some I/O, articulated screen and a better native lens ecosystem, despite the smaller sensor, Panasonic cameras has everything else covered.

this is exactly what i am deciding between thx

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

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.

Overall, a nice review. Your comment about sometimes having a dropped frame between the 4gig clips on the GH4 is something I've never seen. I have shot a number of events that run from an hour up to over 2 hours and I've never seen any problem between clips. The only cards I use are the 64 and 128 gig SD Extreme Pro U3. I'd be interested in knowing what card you used when you saw the problem. My Sony FS100 chops the files the same way but I have never had a problem with that camera either. If you're using U3 cards and have dropped frames, I would send the camera back to have it checked out because that's something that should never happen.

The only thing I am worried about on the A6300 is the overheating issue. What is the best alternative camera to the A6300 that has better battery life, no overheating, but similar features? Does anyone have a solution to this problem? Why would SOny make a FW update that allows the camera to go longer at higher temps? Seems like they would do this to cook your camera and make you have to buy another one. Win win for Sony.