So my D40 served me fine on our trip to NZ but figured it was time to put it to bed and get something that can do video too. Mainly so I dont have to rely on the crappy gopro clone for that duty 100% of the time. I have been looking towards getting a mirrorless camera and seem like the Sony a6300 might be what I want. As I dont have tons of base information on cameras and am not super in to tweaking things, and mostly use it as a point and shoot (98% of the time), but I do like having decent glass compared to a fixed lens this kind of puts me in this area.
TLDT
Looking for upgrade to D40 as I want video ability on it as well
Like the slimmer size of Mirrorless options
Think I like the Sony a6300
Canon … has made a 40D. I guess that is what you mean.
I am a Sony shooter myself. And I would not recommend Sony to you, I would say: Look at Fuji! Same sensor size, better jpgs, easier menu system, outstanding lenses!
Take a look at the X-E3. Here in Germany you can get that camera with the 18-55mm (which is anything but a normal kit lens) for around 1000,- Euro brand new, around 900,- as a warehouse deal or even less if you’re ok with buying used.
And if you want something special, get the 35mm f/1.4. It is an older lens but in the right light it is almost magical.
if video is a high priority I’d avoid the m50, native glass isn’t ideal and the acquisition could be a lot better.
Low light is a complicated issue that doesn’t necessarily come down to sensor size, but if you’re really worried about it you could get a cheap panny with better codecs and a speedbooster
do you plan on vlogging? filming personal stuff? doing studio production? maybe commercial or wedding video?
Mostly just travel, video lenghts would be short. No vlogging no aspirations to get side gigs . Low light would be nice, smaller package is a perk as with travel lugging huge DSLR cameras is a bit of a pain. Probably would be getting like 18-180ish lense to remove the need for changing tons, would maybe have 1 fixed for when I know u don’t need distance