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Sony A6500 Review

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  • Sony A6500

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    Main Features

    • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 25600( expands to 51200)
    • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Tilting Screen
    • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
    • 11.0fps continuous shooting
    • 4K at 30fps and FHD at 120fps Video Recording
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 453g. 120 x 67 x 53 mm
    • Weather-sealed Body
    • Replaced by Sony A6600
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    Sony A6500 Overview

    Launched in October 2016 , Sony Alpha a6500 is a 24.0MP Advanced Mirrorless camera with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather-sealed body, Tilting touch screen and Sony E lens mount. Sony later replaced A6500 with A6600. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these cameras:
    Compare Sony Alpha a6500 vs Sony A6600

    Sony A6500 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Sony A6500 is a member of Sony's A6xxx series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Sony A6xxx Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Dimensions Weight
    Sony A6600
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    2019 24.0MP - APS-C 120 x 67 x 59mm 503g
    Sony A6100
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    2019 24.0MP - APS-C 120 x 67 x 49mm 396g
    Sony A6400
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    2019 24.0MP - APS-C 120 x 67 x 50mm 403g
    Sony A6500
    2016 24.0MP - APS-C 120 x 67 x 53mm 453g
    Sony A6300
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    2016 24.0MP - APS-C 120 x 67 x 49mm 404g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
    Sony A6600 vs A6100 vs A6400 vs A6500 vs A6300

    Alternative Model names found for Sony Alpha a6500: Alpha A6500, Alpha 6500 and Alpha a6500.


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    Sony A6500 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Sony A6500 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Bluetooth Connectivity
    NFC Connectivity
    5-axis Image Stabilization
    Articulating Screen
    4K at 30fps and FHD at 120fps Video Recording
    Touch Screen
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    24.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    25.600 Max ISO
    425 Focus Points
    922k dots LCD Resolution
    11.0fps Max Continuous Shooting Speed
    453g Light Body
    External Microphone Port
    Environmental Sealing
    Timelapse with optional downloadable app
    2359kdot Viewfinder Resolution
    0.7x magnification - Large Viewfinder
    Good Low Light ISO - 1405
    Panorama Shooting
    120fps High Speed Video
    Wide AE Bracketing Range: ±5 EV
    Flash Sync Port
    Remote control with a smartphone
    High Video bit rate of 100mbps
    Magnesium Alloy body elements
    Webcam Functionality
    Tiltable Flash
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    CONs
    Low Battery Life: 350 shots

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    Sony A6500 Physical Specs
    Sony A6500 weighs 453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz) and has external dimensions of 120 x 67 x 53 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.09″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 468g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 53mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Sony A6500 with the dimensions:

    Sony A6500 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Sony A6500 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Sony A6500, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Sony A6500 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Sony A6500 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Sony A6500 with its main competitors:

    Sony A6500 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs A6500 Thickness vs A6500
    Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Sony A6400
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    403g 50g lighter 50mm 3mm thinner
    Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Sony A6600
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    503g 50g heavier 69mm 16mm thicker
    Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Sony A6000
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    344g 109g lighter 45mm 8mm thinner
    Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Sony A6300
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    404g 49g lighter 49mm 4mm thinner
    Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Sony A7 II
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    599g 146g heavier 60mm 7mm thicker
    Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Sony A7 III
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    650g 197g heavier 74mm 21mm thicker
    Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Sony ZV-E10
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    343g 110g lighter 45mm 8mm thinner
    Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Sony A6100
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    396g 57g lighter 49mm 4mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Sony A6500 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Sony A6500 will serve you well. If you attach one of these Sony A6500 weather-sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.

    Sony A6500 Lens Mount and Lenses

    Sony A6500 has a Sony E lens mount and currently there are 195 native lenses available for this mount. Sony keeps on adding new lenses to its E and FE mount selection and third party lens manufacturers also offer lot of good options. Thanks to its very short flange focal distance, choices of adapting lenses from other mounts are almost limitless. Sony also sells an adapter (Sony LA-EA4) which lets A mount lenses to be used with functionality including AF with E mount cameras. Metabones and Fotodiox also offers adapters which makes use of full range of Canon EF lenses with Auto Focus on E mount cameras.

    A6500 also has a Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on A6500. Sensor based image stabilization is one of the most useful features that you can have in an ILC.

    Weather-sealed Lenses for Sony A6500

    There are 108 lenses with weather sealing for Sony A6500 that you can couple with its weather-sealed body.

    Here are some of the most popular Sony A6500 Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Sony E Mount Lenses for Sony A6500
    Model Focal Length equiv. Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
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    36-157.5mm 35mm FF 663gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
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    135mm 35mm FF 602gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
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    36-105mm 35mm FF 886gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS
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    300-900mm 35mm FF 2115gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Lens Sony FE 50mm F1.8
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    75mm 35mm FF 186gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
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    24-52.5mm 35mm FF 680gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Lens Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
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    82.5-315mm APS-C / DX 345gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE Lens Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE
    202.5mm 35mm FF 772gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Here you can find the lenses that are compatible with A6500 classified by suitability to certain photography types:

    • Best Sony E Mount Lenses for Bird and Wildlife Photography
    • Best Sony E Mount Lenses for Sports Photography
    • Best Sony E Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography
    • Best Sony E Mount Lenses for Travel Photography
    • Best Sony E Mount Lenses for Street Photography
    • Best Sony E Mount Lenses for Wedding Photography
    • Best Sony E Mount Lenses for Walk Around Photography
    • Best Sony E Mount Lenses for Vlogging
    • Best Sony E Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography
    • Best Sony E Mount Lenses for Macro Photography

    Check our Sony A6500 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Sony A6500 Sensor and Photography Features

    Sony A6500 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels with aspect ratios of 3:2 and 16:9. A6500 has a native ISO range of 100 - 25600 which can be boosted to 51200 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Sony A6500 is not the highest resolution APS-C camera. Fujifilm X-T5 with its 40.2MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Sony A6500 vs Fujifilm X-T5 or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

    Sony A6500 DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Sony A6500 sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 85 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Sony A6500 here.

    Let's look at how the size of the Sony A6500's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Sony A6500 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Sony A6500 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Sony A6500 LCD and Viewfinder

    Sony A6500 has a Tilting 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 922k dots. Tilting screens are more photography oriented while Fully articulated screens are highly preferred by videographers. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Sony A6500 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Sony Alpha a6500 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Mirrorless Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    A6500 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 2,359kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later. The magnification ratio of the viewfinder is 0.7x (35mm equivalent).

    Sony A6500 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Sony A6500 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n + NFC) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. With its NFC feature, A6500 can communicate with devices such as smartphones which are also equipped with this technology by simply touching each other.Sony A6500's Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our A6500. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect A6500 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Sony A6500 Battery

    Sony A6500 is powered by NP-FW50 battery which provides a battery life of 350 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 387 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Advanced Mirrorless Cameras

    Sony A6500
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    Sony A6600 with its 810shots is the model with longest battery life among Advanced Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Sony A6500 vs Sony A6600 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.

    Sony A6500 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Sony A6400
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    3840 x 2160 410shots Yes Yes Yes
    Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Sony A6600
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    3840 x 2160 810shots Yes Yes Yes
    Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Sony A6000
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    1920 x 1080 360shots Yes No Yes
    Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Sony A6300
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    3840 x 2160 400shots Yes No Yes
    Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Sony A7 II
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    1920 x 1080 350shots Yes No Yes
    Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Sony A7 III
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    3840 x 2160 610shots Yes Yes Yes
    Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Sony ZV-E10
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    3840 x 1920 440shots Yes Yes Yes
    Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Sony A6100
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    3840 x 2160 420shots Yes Yes Yes

    Sony A6500 Video Features

    With Sony A6500, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 30p,25p,24p fps with bit rates up to 100 mbps and save in MPEG-4, AVCHD and XAVC S formats. Sony A6500's 4K is the common standard resolution in consumer video world.
    It is also a big step up from its predecessor which has a max video resolution of only. If you are thinking of upgrading your and shoot a lot of video, this is a big factor to consider in favor of A6500.

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart


    High-Speed Video

    A6500 features a high speed mode where it captures videos at 120fps which helps to create slow motion videos. If you shoot a video at a frame rate of 120fps and play it back at 24fps, the video will be 5x slower and longer than normal.


    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    Sony Alpha a6500 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Sony A6500 also has a port for an external microphone so you can record high quality sound with the help of an external microphone. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a headphone port though.

    Also read:

    • Best Mirrorless Cameras with Headphone Port

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    Sony A6500 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Sony A6500 can shoot continuously at max speed of 11.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    A6500 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    One neat feature that we like about A6500's built-in flash has is that the flash head can be tilted upwards manually using your finger, which can be used to bounce the flash light and create a more pleasing lighting on your subject. It is not a very strong flash so the ceiling/wall or the surface you use for bouncing must be relatively close to the camera.

    Focusing

    Sony A6500 features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 425 points to choose from.

    Sony A6500 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically. In addition to the face detect AF, A6500 has a more sophisticated feature called Eye Tracking AF which detects and locks focus to the selected eye of the person in the frame accurately and tracks as the subject moves. Eye tracking AF of Sony A6500 is a perfect feature for shooting portraits and is especially useful when fast lenses are used and the depth of field is very narrow.



    What type of Photography is Sony A6500 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Sony A6500 in 5 different photography areas.

    Sony A6500 for Portrait Photography

    Sony A6500 has a score of 67 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
    Image Stabilization
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Average Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Sony A6500 for Portrait Photography

    • Check the Best Sony E Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography

    Sony A6500 for Street Photography

    Sony A6500 has a score of 91 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Tilting LCD Screen
    Image Stabilization
    Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
    Medium sized Body

    Read the details of how we scored Sony A6500 for Street Photography

    • Check the Best Sony E Mount Lenses for Street Photography

    Sony A6500 for Sports Photography

    Sony A6500 has a score of 72 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    425 Focus Points
    Good Low Light ISO
    Wireless Connection
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Image Stabilization
    Average Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Sony A6500 for Sports Photography

    • Check the Best Sony E Mount Lenses for Sports Photography

    Sony A6500 for Daily Photography

    Sony A6500 has a score of 73 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Environmental Sealings
    Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
    Medium size Body
    453g
    Body Thickness 53mm

    Read the details of how we scored Sony A6500 for Daily Photography

    Sony A6500 for Landscape Photography

    Sony A6500 has a score of 45 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Live-view
    Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
    Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Sony A6500 for Landscape Photography

    • Check the Best Sony E Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography

    Sony A6500 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Sony A6500 compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Sony A6500 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Sony A6500

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Sony A6500 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Sony A6400
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    Sony A6600
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    Sony A6000
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    Sony A6300
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    Sony A7 II
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    Sony A7 III
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    Sony ZV-E10
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    Sony A6100
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    Sony A6500 Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Sony A6500 with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Sony A6500's price range.

    Nikon D500
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    Sony A77 II
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    Sony A99
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    Nikon D800E
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    Pentax K-S2
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    Canon 80D
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    Pentax KF
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    Pentax K-3
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    Sony A6500 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Sony A6500 has an Overall Score of 78/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Sony Alpha a6500 is ranked #70 out of 250 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 20 Mirrorless), and ranked #88 out of 1268 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #88 out of 1268 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #70 out of 250 in Top Ranking Mirrorless Cameras
    #15 out of 61 in Top Ranking Advanced Mirrorless Cameras
    #17 out of 273 in Top Ranking APS-C Sensor Cameras
    #18 out of 42 in Top Ranking Sony E Lens Mount Cameras
    #146 out of 386 in Largest Viewfinder Magnification Cameras (0.7x)
    #76 out of 101 in Lightest Mirrorless Cameras with APS-C sensor(453g)
    #35 out of 195 in Top Ranking Cameras with Tilting Screen
    One of only 21 Cameras to have a Tiltable Built-in Flash
    Geek Score: 1

    Sony A6500
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Sony A6500
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    Does the Sony A6500 have RAW support?
    Does the Sony A6500 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Sony A6500 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Sony A6500?
    What is the Sensor Size of Sony A6500?
    is the Sony A6500 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Sony A6500 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Sony A6500 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Sony A6500?
    What is the Weight of Sony A6500?
    What are the Dimensions of Sony A6500?
    Sony Alpha a6500 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Sony
    Model Sony Alpha a6500
    Announced 2016-10-06
    Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Sony E
    Number of Lenses 195
    Focal Length Multiplier 1.5x
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Tilting
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 922k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.7x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
    Max Flash Sync 1/160s
    Flash Modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 85
    DxO Color Depth 24.5
    DxO Dynamic Range 13.7
    DxO Low Light ISO 1405
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size APS-C
    Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm
    Sensor Area 366.60mm2
    Sensor Resolution 24 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000
    Max Native ISO 25,600
    Max Boosted ISO 51200
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 425
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
    Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160
    Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 453g
    Physical Dimensions 120 x 67 x 53mm
    Battery Life 350 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model NP-FW50
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes
    Timelapse Recording With downloadable app
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
    Storage Slots 1


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