Sony a6500 APS-C Mirrorless Camera (2016)
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Product Overview
Sony a6500 is a mirrorless camera in the Sony E-mount system. Introduced by Sony in 2016, it comes with an APS-C sensor with 24 MP (6000 x 4000) resolution and a 2.36 million-dot EVF.
The camera has a usable battery life, though a second battery may be a good thing to keep in your camera bag. The 11.0 fps burst rate serves enthusiasts well enough, though some professionals may find it limiting.
The Sony a6500 comes with 425 autofocus points.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 60% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good 11.0 fps burst rate
- Rather compact
- Quite light
- Weather-sealed
- Viewfinder with great 1.07x magnification
Cons
- Low resolution EVF
What external reviewers found***
External score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great 4k video
- Improved focus and live feedback
- Built-in stabilisation
Cons
- No optical stabilisation
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
HDMI + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 2.0
Wireless Connectivity
802.11b/g/n + NFC
Construction
Form Factor
Mirrorless camera
Image Size
APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
24 MP (6000 x 4000)
Sensor | Type
CMOS
Speakers
Mono
Dimensions
Size | Depth
53 mm / 2.09 in
Size | Height
67 mm / 2.64 in
Size | Width
120 mm / 4.72 in
Weight
453 g / 16.01 oz
Display
Display Diagonal
3 inch
Display Type
Tilting TFT LCD
Resolution
921,600 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
1.07x
Viewfinder | Resolution
2,359,296 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic
Function
AE Bracketing
±5 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
Autofocus
425 focus points
Crop Factor
1.5
Exposure Compensation
±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
Flash
Built-in
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
5-axis
ISO Range
100 ~ 25600 (expandable to 51200)
Processor
Bionz X
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Weather Resistance
Yes
Performance
Battery Life
350 shots
Flash Range
6.00 m
Max Burst Rate
11.0 fps
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Production
Battery
NP-FW50
Debut
2016-10-06
Model Name
ILCE-6500
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Reviewer score 83%The Alpha A6500 is Sony's best all-round mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor to date. It adds built-in stabilisation, a touch-screen, deeper buffer and Bluetooth for hassle-free low-power location tagging. Check prices on the Sony Alpha a6500 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama, or Wex.
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Pros
- Improved focus and live feedback
- Built-in stabilisation
- Great 4k video
Cons
- No optical stabilisation
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References
- ^ Sony Alpha A6500 review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/sony-alpha-a6500-review/. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
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