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Top Rated Sony Cameras under $500

Here we have listed the 10 Top Rated Sony Cameras under $500. Sony A55 is at the top of our list, followed by Sony A58 and Sony A33.

#1 Sony A55

16 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #176
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #62

Sony SLT-A55
$259.95
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
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PROs: Image Stabilization | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Electronic Built-in Viewfinder | GPS | Face Detection | 12.800 Max ISO | 15 Focus Points | 921kdots LCD | 10.0fps |

#2 Sony A58

20 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #191
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #55

Sony SLT-A58
$398.49
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
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PROs: Image Stabilization | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Electronic Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 20.0MP Sensor | 16.000 Max ISO | 15 Focus Points | 8.0fps | 690 shots Battery Life |

#3 Sony A33

14 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #194
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #66

Sony SLT-A33
$171.99
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
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Landscape
PROs: Image Stabilization | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Electronic Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 12.800 Max ISO | 15 Focus Points | 921kdots LCD | 7.0fps | 500g Light Body |

#4 Sony RX10

20 MP | 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
24-200 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #198
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #9

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
$490.00
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
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PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Image Stabilization | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Environmental Sealing | Electronic Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 20.0MP Sensor | 12.800 Max ISO | 25 Focus Points |

#5 Sony A35

16 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #206
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #67

Sony SLT-A35
$498.00
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
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Landscape
PROs: Image Stabilization | 1920 x 1080 Video | Electronic Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 25.600 Max ISO | 15 Focus Points | 921kdots LCD | 6.0fps | 415g Light Body | Microphone Port |

#6 Sony A37

16 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #208
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #68

Sony SLT-A37
$329.95
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Image Stabilization | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Electronic Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 25.600 Max ISO | 15 Focus Points | 6.0fps | 506g Light Body | Microphone Port |

#7 Sony A6000

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #223
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #123

Sony Alpha a6000
$499.00
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 90
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Electronic Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 25.600 Max ISO | 179 Focus Points | 922kdots LCD | 11.0fps |

#8 Sony NEX-7

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #243
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #126

Sony Alpha NEX-7
$344.49
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Electronic Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 16.000 Max ISO | 25 Focus Points | 921kdots LCD | 10.0fps | 400g Light Body |

#9 Sony NEX-6

16 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #237
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #127

Sony Alpha NEX-6
$448.45
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 90
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Electronic Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 25.600 Max ISO | 99 Focus Points | 921kdots LCD | 10.0fps | 345g Light Body |

#10 Sony RX100 V

20 MP | 1″ Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor
24-70 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #252
Rank in Compact Cameras: #26

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
$489.99
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 92
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Image Stabilization | Articulating Screen | 3840 x 2160 Video | Electronic Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 20.0MP Sensor | 12.800 Max ISO | 315 Focus Points | 1.229kdots LCD |

#11 Sony a5100

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #265
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #133

Sony Alpha a5100
$444.50
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 93
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Touch Screen | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 25.600 Max ISO | 179 Focus Points | 922kdots LCD | 6.0fps |

#12 Sony RX100 II

20 MP | 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
28-100 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #304
Rank in Compact Cameras: #36

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
$299.95
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 93
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Image Stabilization | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Electronic (Optional) Optional Viewfinder | Face Detection | 20.0MP Sensor | 12.800 Max ISO | 25 Focus Points | 1.229kdots LCD |

#13 Sony A550

14 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #301
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #101

Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
$319.95
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Image Stabilization | Articulating Screen | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 12.800 Max ISO | 922kdots LCD | 7.0fps | Good Low Light ISO - 807 | 3D Shooting Capability | Panorama Shooting |

#14 Sony A390

14 MP | APS-C CCD Sensor
Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #334
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #108

Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
$259.95
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Image Stabilization | Articulating Screen | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 549g Light Body | Good Low Light ISO - 607 | 3D Shooting Capability | Panorama Shooting |

#15 Sony NEX-5N

16 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #328
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #154

Sony Alpha NEX-5N
$209.95
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 93
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Touch Screen | Electronic (Optional) Optional Viewfinder | Face Detection | 25.600 Max ISO | 25 Focus Points | 920kdots LCD | 10.0fps | 269g Light Body |

#16 Sony NEX-5R

16 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #335
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #153

Sony Alpha NEX-5R
$248.00
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 93
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Touch Screen | Electronic (Optional) Optional Viewfinder | 25.600 Max ISO | 99 Focus Points | 920kdots LCD | 10.0fps | 276g Light Body |

#17 Sony a5000

20 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #357
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #161

Sony Alpha a5000
$359.99
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 93
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Face Detection | 20.0MP Sensor | 16.000 Max ISO | 25 Focus Points | 461kdots LCD | 269g Light Body | Good Low Light ISO - 1089 |

#18 Sony A3000

20 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #358
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #166

Sony Alpha A3000
$329.00
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: 1920 x 1080 Video | Electronic Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 20.0MP Sensor | 16.000 Max ISO | 25 Focus Points | 411g Light Body | Good Low Light ISO - 1068 | 3D Shooting Capability | Panorama Shooting |

#19 Sony a3500

20 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #355
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #165

Sony Alpha a3500
$329.00
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: 1920 x 1080 Video | Electronic Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 20.0MP Sensor | 16.000 Max ISO | 25 Focus Points | 411g Light Body | Good Low Light ISO - 1068 | 3D Shooting Capability | Panorama Shooting |

#20 Sony A330

10 MP | APS-C CCD Sensor
Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #347
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #109

Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
$149.95
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Image Stabilization | Articulating Screen | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 529g Light Body | Good Low Light ISO - 535 | 3D Shooting Capability | Panorama Shooting |

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