Drop an ARW RAW file from your Sony A6300 (ILCE-6300) and get the shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Sony A6300 was released in 2016 as Sony's mid-range APS-C mirrorless camera. It was the first Sony APS-C body with 4K video recording and 425-point phase-detect AF covering nearly the entire frame. It quickly became one of the most popular mirrorless cameras for both photo and video work.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Rated Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony A6300 (ILCE-6300) | 2016 | 24.2 MP APS-C | ~100,000 actuations | ARW |
| Sony A6400 (ILCE-6400) | 2019 | 24.2 MP APS-C | ~200,000 actuations | ARW |
| Sony A6100 (ILCE-6100) | 2019 | 24.2 MP APS-C | ~100,000 actuations | ARW |
The A6300 does not display the shutter count in its menus. The count is embedded in every ARW RAW file, encrypted within the MakerNote.
When buying a used A6300, ask the seller to provide an original, unedited ARW file shot recently for the most accurate reading.
The Sony A6300 is rated for approximately 100,000 actuations. Since many A6300 units are now several years old, shutter count is an important factor when buying used:
| Shutter Count | Assessment |
|---|---|
| 0 – 10,000 | Very low use — near new |
| 10,000 – 30,000 | Light use — excellent condition |
| 30,000 – 60,000 | Moderate use — well within rating |
| 60,000 – 100,000 | High use — approaching rated life |
| 100,000+ | Beyond rated life — shutter replacement may be needed |
The Sony A6300 writes images in Sony's ARW format. ShutterCount parses the TIFF/EXIF structure, locates the Sony MakerNote, and reads tag 0x9050. This tag is encrypted using Sony's cubic-residue cipher (b³ mod 249). After decryption, the shutter count is found at byte offset 0x003a.
This is the same tag and offset used by the A6100, A6400, A6600, A7 III, A7 IV, A9, and ZV-E10.
Shoot an ARW RAW file and drop it into shuttercount.app. The encrypted shutter count is decrypted from tag 0x9050 in your browser — no upload needed.
No. The encrypted counter in tag 0x9050 is persistent and not affected by formatting the card or resetting the camera.
The encrypted MakerNote block is difficult to tamper with. While basic EXIF fields can be edited, the encrypted shutter count reflects what the camera wrote at capture time. Always verify from an original ARW file.
The A6300 remains capable with 4K video, fast AF, and a compact body. A shutter count under 30,000 indicates a lightly used unit with plenty of life remaining.
ShutterCount supports all modern Sony bodies. See related guides: