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Sony A6500 Camera Review
The Sony A6500 was announced on October 6, 2016 as a step above the A6300 camera. The main difference between the A6500 and the A6300 is the addition of in-body image stabilization and a touchscreen.
The A6500 also adds a few minor changes which includes a different processing chip that is more powerful to allow for faster and more complex processing and a highlight spot metering mode. The processing chip improves the image review time after shooting an image. This is one of my frustrations with my A6000 and I am happy to see Sony address this issue.
Pricing*
- Sony A6500 Body Only - $999.00
- Sony A6500 with 16-50mm OSS Power Zoom lens - $1099.00
- Sony A6500 with 18-135mm OSS lens - $1399.00
*Pricing from Manufacturer's website - Current selling price may be different.
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Specs
| Sensor Size | APS-C (1.5x) |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
| Body Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.75 x 2.75 x 2125 |
| Weight | 1 |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Memory Card | Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick Micro(M2) SD memory card SDHC memory card (UHS-I compliant) SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant) microSD memory card microSDHC memory card microSDXC memory card |
| Dual Command Wheels | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100 |
| ISO Range | 100-25600 (51,200 extended) |
| Mirror Lock Up | Not Applicable |
| Burst Rate | 11 |
| LCD Size | 3 |
| LCD Resolution | 921,600 |
| Articulated LCD Screen | Tilt Only |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Remote Shutter Release | Wireless (InfraRed) only |
| WiFi | Yes |
| GPS | No |
| AF Points | 425 Phase / 169 Contrast |
| AF Sensitivity | -1ev to 20ev |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 |
| Built In Flash | Yes |
| Wireless TTL Flash | No |
| Video Specs | 3840 x 2160(30p, 100M) Approx.100Mbps 3840 x 2160(25p, 100M) Approx.100Mbps 3840 x 2160(24p, 100M) Approx.100Mbps 3840 x 2160(30p, 60M) Approx.60Mbps 3840 x 2160(25p, 60M) Approx.60Mbps 3840 x 2160(24p, 60M) Approx.60Mbps |
| Mic In | Yes |
| Headphone Out | No |
| Built In Mic | Stereo |