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Sony A6500 body
Panel:APS-C (23x15.5 mm), 24 MPix
Video:Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (4K)
Snapshot size:6000x4000 px
ISO range:100-25600
Burst shooting:11 fps
Screen:3 '', touch, oscillating
5-axis matrix stabilization. Advanced autofocus system. Great performance at high ISOs. Tilt touch display. Compact dimensions. Shooting 4K with a maximum bitrate of 100 Mbps.
Reduced touch screen functionality. There is no headphone output.

The fruit of the evolution of the six thousandth series of Sony mirrorless cameras, beloved by many avid photo enthusiasts. The camera is almost indistinguishable externally from the predecessor model Sony A6300, but its internal hardware has undergone changes. The sensor remains the same — 24 MP APS-C format, but the image processor paired with it is a new one. In addition, the Sony A6500 kit 16-70 has a 5-axis matrix stabilization system at its disposal, which works for the benefit of image clarity both in photo and video modes (recording of videos is supported in resolutions up to 3840x2160 pixels with a frame rate of up to 30 fps).

with). The stub in the arsenal of the camera allows you to shoot in low light conditions without “bullying” excessive ISO, the range of which is 100-25600 units. In the "hunt" for shooting objects, the photographer is assisted by a nimble 425-point autofocus system. Of the visible changes in the model, the long-awaited appearance of the touch screen is honored with a special honor, however, its functionality is reduced to selecting the focus point and magnifying the captured photographs. This complete set of a mirrorless camera provides equipment with a whale zoom lens 16-70 mm.

All specifications
Specifications A6500 body
Colour
Camera type"mirrorless" (MILC)
DxOMark rating85
Sensor
SensorCMOS (CMOS) / bionz-X processor /
Sensor sizeAPS-C (23x15.5 mm)
Total MP25
Effective MP number24
Maximum image size6000x4000 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)100-25600 / in some modes it is possible to raise ISO up to 51200 /
RAW format recording
Lens
Mount (bayonet)Sony E
Manual focus
Image stabilizationwith matrix shift / 5 axis /
Photo shooting
HDR
White balance measuring
Exposure compensation± 5 EV, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto bracketing / ± 5 (3.5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps) /
Exposure modesauto
shutter priority
aperture priority
manual mode
Metering systempoint
centre-weighted
sensor (estimated)
Video recording
Full HD (1080)1920x1080 px 120 fps
Ultra HD (4K)3840x2160 px 30 fps
File recording formatsMP4, AVCHD, XAVC S / H.264 /
Manual video focus
Connection portsHDMI v 1.4
microphone Jack
Focus
Autofocus modesone shot
tracking
in face
by smile
Focus points425 шт
Touch focus
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderelectronic / 2359K points /
Viewfinder crop0.7 x
Frame coverage100 %
Shutter speed30 - 1/4000 с / movie shooting from 1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in auto slow shutter mode) /
Continuous shooting11 fps
Shutter typeelectronic/mechanical
Screen
Screen size3 ''
Screen resolution921 thousand pixels
Touch screen
Rotary display
Memory and communications
Memory cards typesSD, SDHC, SDXC / MS Pro Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS Pro-HG HX Duo /
CommunicationsWi-Fi
NFC
smartphone control
Flash
Built-in flash
Application range6 m
Power source
Power sourcebattery
Battery modelNP-FW50
Battery capacity1080 mAh
Shots per charge350 шт
General
Charger modelBC-QM1
Console/synchronizer modelRM-VPR1, RMT-DSLR2
Materialaluminium / plastic
Dimensions (WxHxD)120x67x53 mm
Weight404 g
Added to E-CatalogOctober 2016
P/N
ILCE6500/B

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Video reviews

An updated version of the Sony Alpha A6300 mirrorless camera has received a minimum of improvements compared to its younger brother. Among these, one can record the appearance on board the camera of a 5-axis matrix image stabilization system, a new image processor, and a touch screen.

Touchscreen

The appearance of the camera has not changed — it looks exactly the same as the other two models of the six thousand series of Sony mirrorless cameras. A significant difference from its predecessors is the long-awaited installation of a touch screen, which, unfortunately, has reduced functionality. By tapping on the screen, you can only select the focus point and zoom in on the photo. You won’t be able to scroll through the pictures during playback, or change the shooting settings using the touch screen.

Hybrid autofocus

The real pride of the Sony Alpha A6500 is its hybrid autofocus, dubbed "4D Focus". The focus system, which includes 425 phase-type points and 169 contrast points, can adjust to the movement in the frame both when recording video and when shooting bursts at a speed of 11 fps. More than 100 RAW photos and about 300 JPEG photos can be placed in the increased memory buffer. The combination of a 24.2-megapixel sensor and a fast image processor provides high-quality results when shooting in low light conditions at ISO values up to 6400.

video filming

The camera has everything you need for high-quality video shooting: support for recording video in 4K and FullHD formats (at 120 fps) using the XAVC S codec, zebra, Focus Peaking, S-Log2 and S-Log3 modes. To complete the picture, only a headphone output is missing. In-camera stabilization works well when shooting video, but when compared with a similar system on board the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85, it is less effective, which is especially noticeable when walking.

Double Feelings

The Sony Alpha A6500 evokes mixed feelings. On the one hand, the camera acts as an excellent working tool for both photo and video shooting. On the other hand, not everyone will agree to overpay $400 for matrix stabilization and an imperfect touch screen. After all, for the cost of a mirrorless camera, you can buy a Sony Alpha A6300 and save the rest for the purchase of optics.