Sony Alpha 6500 Mirrorless
The 24.2MP APS-C Exmor sensor shoots at 11fps with full AF/AE tracking, while 5-axis in-body stabilization and a weather-sealed, 413g body enhance handheld reliability. 4K video uses 2.4x oversampling with full pixel readout, S-Log3 profiles, and no pixel binning for detailed footage in post. This camera suits product photographers and stills shooters who depend on 0.05-second autofocus acquisition across 425 phase-detection points.
About This Camera
The 24.2MP APS-C Exmor sensor shoots at 11fps with full AF/AE tracking, while 5-axis in-body stabilization and a weather-sealed, 413g body enhance handheld reliability. 4K video uses 2.4x oversampling with full pixel readout, S-Log3 profiles, and no pixel binning for detailed footage in post. This camera suits product photographers and stills shooters who depend on 0.05-second autofocus acquisition across 425 phase-detection points.
- Type Mirrorless
- Sensor 24.2MP APS-C
- Af points 425
- Burst fps 11
- Video 4K
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 413
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong evf (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong sensor (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong video (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 425 |
| AF Type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2359296 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | Yes |
| HDMI | HDMI micro connector (Type-D) |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha 6500 Mirrorless | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 425 | 425 | 1053 | 1053 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 60 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 413 | 579 | 609 | 1160 | 721 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha 6500 Mirrorless | 81 | 87.1 | 90.7 | 69.7 | 86 | 86.1 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 76.1 | 73.8 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 98 | 64.8 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 85 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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