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My review of the Sony a6500 is based on using the camera for several weeks for both paid work and personal work. Mainly I wanted to see if it was a viable backup to my main camera, the Sony a7iii and if it would serve as a good option for casual family/travel/adventure photos.

I have been using Sony cameras for several years now, starting with the a6000 and a7ii and more recently the a7iii. With that said, I was also a Canon DSLR shooter for many years.

The build quality on the Sony a6500 appears sturdy and resilient. This is coming from someone who believes in using equipment, not babying it. What’s the point of having the camera if you are afraid to take it out of your bag?

Sure, they might not be as burly as the high end DSLR but they are lightweight making a drop less impactful and ergonomics less vital. More on ergonomics in a minute. My other Sony bodies have handled several drops without consequence. Perhaps I should review camera straps next!

Instead of having a full metal body, the Sony a6500 is a combination of plastic and metal components. Nevertheless it retains a sturdiness that made me feel comfortable about tossing it in my backpack without fear of damaging it.

Generally it felt tougher than the Sony a6000 that I’ve had for a while. Maybe that is because it is new while the my a6000 has taken a beating over the years on skiing and climbing trips. Either way, I was very satisfied with the build quality.

Another thing I was happy with was the weather sealing. It performed well even in a heavy snow storm. I have always been skeptical of Sony’s weather sealing because I felt like there should be a rubber seal like I was familiar with on my old canon lenses.

However, I have taken all of my Sony cameras out in full on downpour rain and never had an issue. The a6500 appears equally weather resistant. It’s nice not to worry about hurting my camera when I need it to help me get the job done.

The main difference between the Sony a6500 and the a7 series is the size of the body. The a6500 is even smaller. Therefore, the controls were a bit more compact and not quite as quick to adjust. There are fewer dedicated custom buttons which is only a concern if you are using the camera at events and need to work very quickly.

The touch screen was an attempt to address this problem. It seemed effective but it just doesn’t fit with my style of shooting. I like to keep my eye on the subject and let my fingers work the controls while waiting for the moment. Pulling back from the viewfinder to use the touch screen was too much of a distraction to be useful for me.

Despite lacking these two things, I was able to customize the buttons and dials to make my main adjustments quickly even for a person with moderate to large hands. The buttons and knobs are small, but are a definite upgrade from the Sony a6000. Each of the dials felt tight and tactile making accurate adjustments easy.

If you’re looking for a camera to shoot more personal work (i.e. family, travel, and adventures etc) the ergonomics and handling on the Sony a6500 are completely adequate.

For the occasional overhead or very low shot, the flip out screen is very handy as well. I sometimes find myself using it to reach up or to the side to get a unique perspective that wouldn’t be possible without the tilt-able rear screen.

The electronic viewfinder on the Sony a6500 is crisp, vibrant, and bright. Even in low light, the viewfinder was accurate and helped me achieve proper exposure. I did find that it is a little dim to shoot in full sun, even with maximum brightness.

On a few occasions the illuminated screen caused me to underexpose a little but that works well with my style of shooting. I often find myself underexposing to preserve the brightest parts of the image. It is easier to recover shadows than highlights.

Both the EVF and the flip out screen are designed with usability in mind. They have the ability to make my job easier and quicker so I can focus on getting the shot.

Along with the small form factor, the Sony a6500 comes with a small battery. This became an issue for me mainly in cold weather. At more comfortable temps, the battery seemed adequate, however, I would definitely recommend keeping a few extras with you, if you plan on shooting a lot.

In future iterations, I hope that Sony will upgrade to the new Z series batteries which I rarely find myself needing more than 2 for a full (10+hr) day of shooting.

The focus on the the Sony a6500 was accurate and faster than I expected, only a slight bit slower than my a7iii. The other big advantage on the Sony a6500 is Eye AF – combine this with tracking AF and you’ve got a powerful combo for tack sharp portraits.

I was very impressed with the images coming out of the Sony a6500. The dynamic range is awesome (13.7 stops) and the color seemed better than I expected (on par with the a7 series).

When shooting side by side with the Sony a7iii, I was able to include both images in a gallery without much color correction (not the case with the a6000).

The Sony a6500 has a wide range of lens options. Though it seems like more recently Sony has focused on their full frame lens lineup (fully compatible with a6500), there are still a wide range of options specifically designed for crop sensors.

The main advantage of crop sensor lenses is their smaller/lighter build. For my style of shooting as a wedding and adventure photographer, my top 3 lenses for the Sony a6500 would be:

1. Sony E 16-70mm f/4 This is a fantastic all around lens with an equivalent focal length of 24-105mm. It’s a sharp and sturdy feeling lens that covers a wide range of focal lengths. A great starting lens for someone just getting into photography or a pro that needs a backup that covers a large range.

2. Sony E 10-18mm f/4 Because of my passion for shooting outdoors, this is an awesome lens for capturing the environment. It goes super wide with an equivalent focal length of 15-27mm while staying sharp and feeling like a high quality full frame lens. The extremely wide focal length makes it less ideal for portraits but you won’t have any trouble fitting the all the action into the frame!

3. Sony E 24mm f/1.8 I think this an awesome lens for people to improve their photography with. Many old pros swear by the 35mm focal length (this is a 36mm equivalent). It will inspire you to “zoom with your feet” and fill your frame with your subject. I also really appreciate the fast 1.8 aperture when shooting in low light. This fast & sharp lens pairs well with the a6500.

4. Sony E 35mm f/1.8 Everyone needs a “nifty fifty” and this lens provides an awesome medium focal length with a fast aperture for shooting in low light. It is an inexpensive and popular prime lens. The only downside I experienced was a little softness around the edges of the frame so be sure to keep any important subjects out of the corners when framing up scenes with this lens. A great value to add to your kit.

5. Sigma 16mm f/1.4 This awesome fast, wide angle, prime lens would be my go to for astrophotography with the a6500. At f/1.4, it has the speed to capture the night sky at an equivalent focal length of 24mm. This would also be great for capturing wide landscapes and action/adventure.

One question people often ask is which should I choose, the Sony a7ii or the Sony a6500. I think this question comes up because they are similar in price. The difference lies in their feature set. They are intended for different purposes.

With all the pros and cons, I think the main thing it comes down to is size/money. The Sony a6500 is an amazing camera in a pint sized package. It is the little brother of the full frame a7 lineup.

Therefore, if you want a fast and capable camera, go with the Sony a6500. If you’re getting started as a pro and want to go full frame, get the Sony a7ii.

In many ways the a6500 is quite similar to the a6300 (see review). The 24.2MP APS-C sensor and 4D focus systems the same, as are its video capabilities, 11 FPS, and viewfinder. Its form factor and dial arrangement are also the same as both the a6300 and the entry-level a6000.

Sony has also increased the buffer in the a6500, allowing it to capture up to 307 full-size JPEG files or 107 raws, all at the 11fps burst rate. That’s a huge improvement over the a6300′s 44 JPEG and 22 raw limit.

While the sensor is the same as in the a6300, the a6500 has a faster large-scale integration (LSI) chip and image processing algorithm. This is a serious help in the noise-reduction arena, where it keeps detail while effectively reducing noise at the mid-high ISOs.

Another key difference is price. The while the Sony a6500 is coming in at around $1100 right now (body only), the Sony a6300 is at a quite affordable $822 (with kit zoom lens).

So if touch screens aren’t your thing, you don’t need the IS, and/or you don’t do a lot of low-light photography, you’ll save around $300 going for the a6300.

Personally, I prefer the a6500. The touchscreen really helps with focus and the new LSI chip really makes a huge difference. Add to that the fact that the IS works with both stabilized and non-stabilized lenses and $300 doesn’t really seem like that much of a difference. But I already have FE lenses I can use with it. If you’re starting out from scratch and don’t have much of a budget, the a6300 might be the right choice.

Full frame or crop sensor – which to choose? There are a lot of similarities between the APS-C a6500 and the full-frame Sony a7iii, with a key difference being the price tag. (The a7iii is still hovering just short of $2000, body only.)

Both cameras have an E-mount, have decent continuous burst speeds (10fps for the a7iii and 11fps for the a6500), and live view with blackouts up to 8fps. They also both have WiFi, NFC, Bluetooth connectivity

The a6500 inherited the flat-topped design of the a6300 and a6000 APS-C models. It also has a viewfinder at the top left of the body rather than in the middle. The grip, though larger than the a6300, is still quite a bit smaller than the a7iii as well.

The Sony a7iii, on the other hand, has a bigger, sturdier build. The increased size (and weight!) allow it to offer more dials and buttons for easier control. These include an additional control dial, as well as an AF-ON button and an AF joystick.

The a7iii’s larger body also allow give it room for a dual SD card slot. One slot is standard UHS-I while the other is UHS-II compatible. The a6500 only has one slot and it’s only UHS-I compliant.

As far as the LCD screen is concerned, both cameras have 921k-dot resolution. The a7iii articulates a bit more, but that’s pretty much the only difference.

The Sony a6500, on the other hand, has a smaller, APS-C sized Exmor CMOS sensor. Its maximum native ISO sensitivity is 25600 (51200 when extended). That’s a big difference.

The Sony a6500 uses fewer points (425 phase detection and 169 contrast detection), but still does an amazing job. In normal light I often couldn’t tell the difference.

The buffer capacity is significantly different on each camera. The Sony a7iii can up to 177 frames in JPG format and 89 in Raw format in a single burst, while the a6500 can go up to 233 JPGs or 107 Raw frames. Keep in mind though, with the difference in card slots – the a7iii has a UHS-II compatible option – the difference in performance might not be so noticeable.

Shutter speed is another place where the two cameras differ.They both use an vertical-traverse focal plane type shutter that produces fewer vibrations than previous shutters, but the a7iii is considerably faster, reaching into the 1/8000s. The a6500, in comparison, reaches its limit at 1/4000.

As far as the flash is concerned, the a6500 comes with a built-in flash. The a7iii comes with a hotshoe. (This works for me, as I don’t use built-in flashes much at all.)

One of the biggest advantages the a7iii has over the a6500 (other than sensor size) is battery life. The a6500 uses the older NP-FW50 battery, which has notorious poor performance. The a7iii uses the larger NP-FZ100 battery, which gives an average of 710 photos with the LCD monitor or 610 shots with the EVF. That’s more than double what the a6500’s battery can do.

In the video realm, the a6500 and the a7iii are pretty similar. Both cameras can record in 4K up to 30fps and 100Mbps, and Full HD up to 120fps. (Here, the UHS-II cards will come in handy.) The only real differences that I can see are that the a7iii has HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) and can record in both full frame and APS-C format.

For travel though – especially in places where I’d worry about the safety of my gear and/or want to carry around less, the Sony a6500 is a strong contender.

The Sony a6500 didn’t gain any additional video capabilities over its predecessor, the a6300. Both cameras shoot amazing video. The main difference is that the a6500 comes with 5-stop IS, which is a big deal.

The only thing really missing is that there’s no headphone jack. The only way to monitor the audio is watching the levels on-screen or by plugging in an external monitor with audio out.

Also, for Vloggers the screen doesn’t articulate all the way up to where you can see it. That’s probably a deal breaker for some folks who vlog a lot, and reason enough to spend a bit more on another certain camera – see the Sony a6400 review.

When it was first released, the Sony a6500 went for around $1,500. Definitely at the upper end of the CMOS world. It’s come down a bit since then to around $1,100, which honestly is a bargain for a camera with all of these features.

If you already use a Sony full-frame mirrorless (i.e. something in the A7 series) and are simply looking for a lighter shooter for travel, you don’t have to invest in any other lenses, as the FE lenses work just fine on the a6500. They’ll be a bit heavier, but can definitely save you both money and hassle.

On the flip side, there’s something to be said for simply slapping on the excellent Sony 35mm f/1.8 and having a tiny, full-functioning setup with you everywhere you go.

The best Sony a6400 bundle I’ve found is this one. It comes with the awesome Sony FE 50mm F1.8 (full-frame) lens and a number of other handy items including: a camera bag

The price seems a little too good to be true, but the seller has a 99% positive rating. Worth a shot if you don’t already have a camera, and the bundled lens will really help you make the most of the a6500’s sensor.

There are a number of great accessories available for the Sony a6500, many of which can seriously augment your camera’s abilities while still maintaining it’s relatively small, compact size.

Check out this guide to accessories for Sony cameras for a more generic look at useful products. For now, let’s take look at a couple of the most popular, both to do with the battery:

Given the Sony a6500’s poor battery performance, it makes a lot fo sense to invest in a third party Sony a5000 battery grip. It can definitely extend your battery time – if you’re shooting video it can turn a 6-battery day into a 4-battery day when doing video.

As mentioned before, the Sony a6500 still uses the smaller batteries that Sony has been moving away from. The a6500’s battery life isn’t particularly impressive. Being used to the a7iii, I definitely noticed a big difference.

I probably had to charge the a6500’s batteries 4x more than the a7iii’s, but it’s not really a fair comparison. The battery technology in the a7iii is still fairly new.

Conversely, the longer lasting batteries of the Sony a7iii are considerably larger and heavier than the 6500’s, and you can pick up third party batteries for the a6500 much cheaper.

The fastest way to drain the a6500’s battery is by shooting 4K video – you’ll get maybe 65 minutes tops. So if you’re planning on doing a lot of video, make sure you buy plenty of extra batteries and/or a battery grip.

Another option is to get a third-party. The a6500 comes with an 1100mAh battery (good for bout 310 shots without strobe) but third party 1500mAh options are easy to find, like these I recommend, which increase battery life by around 30%.

Of course, this isn’t that unusual these days and it is pretty frustrating that Sony’s mirrorless cameras aren’t sold with separate battery chargers. For road trips, though, it’s pretty cool.

That being said, there is indeed a firmware update available for the a6500 that was released just last month – v1.06. The only real change this update makes is improving the overall camera stability (Sony doesn’t go into detail as to what exactly that means.)

If you’re looking for a main body to use professionally, I would say the Sony a7iii is still the best investment, but the Sony a6500 isn’t far behind.

The main advantage of the a6500 is its smaller form factor and thus smaller lenses. In addition to being smaller, the lenses are much more affordable.

The size being the main advantage of the a6500 is also where it falls short for me. The short battery life and too compact controls are enough to make me hesitate to rely on it too much. The last thing I need is to miss a shot because I can’t change my settings fast enough or my battery died.

However, the Sony a6500 certainly works as a viable backup to keep in the bag in case your main body has a problem. Where it really shines is as a small/lightweight camera for traveling or having on you all the time to document the adventures of life.

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The Sony Alpha A6500 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that was announced in October 2016 and is equipped with an APS-C sensor. It offers a resolution of 24 megapixel. In the United States, the Sony A6500 was initially launched at a price of $1,399.

Both Sony A6500 and Sony A6000 have APS-C sized 24.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Sony A6500 and Sony A6000 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Both Sony A6500 and Sony A6000 sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, A6500 has scored 85, 3 points higher than A6000.

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In this Sony a6500 review, I’ll provide an overview and go over the Sony a6500 specs. Furthermore, I’ll present a few alternatives and tell you whether it’s still worth buying.

The Sony a6500’s release date was in October 2016, but the Sony a6600 has since superseded it. Yet, the a6500 is still a powerful camera and an excellent choice for many photographers and videographers.

I’ve used it since 2018, primarily shooting travel and adventure photos and videos. And I have taken thousands of stills and videos with it in that time. The Sony Alpha a6500 is still a top-tier APS-C mirrorless camera.

The Sony Alpha a6500 is one of six mirrorless cameras in Sony’s a6 lineup. The a6000 and a6100 are considered entry-level cameras. The a6300 and a6400 are mid-level options, and the a6500 and a6600 are top-tier models.

The a6500 price range is full of competition. And while many competitors (especially new cameras) have upgraded in one area or another, none of them boast the entire package of the a6500.

While the Sony a6500 is by no means a perfect camera, it does have some fantastic features. At its center is a 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor. Additionally, it has in-body stabilization, shoots 11fps (frames per second), and captures 4K video up to 30p.

Moreover, it’s an interchangeable lens camera that uses the Sony E-mount lens system. The standard kit lens is the Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS. (Note, I did not use the kit lens in this review. Instead, all the sample photos are shot on the Sony Zeiss 16-70mm f/4 OSS. It’s a premium standard-zoom lens that pairs perfectly with the a6500.)

Another thing I love about the a6500 camera is the price. As an older camera, it has seen significant reductions… Don’t be afraid to go for a cheaper used camera! That’s what I did, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision.

As a top-tier mirrorless camera, the Sony a6500 is appealing to many. Whether you’re a professional or a total beginner, it can fit seamlessly into your kit.

It has more advanced features than entry-level cameras for beginners. It’s loaded with professional features for intermediates. And for professionals that already shoot with a Sony camera system, the a6500 is an ideal lightweight backup.

Additionally, it’s for anyone who needs an ultra-portable, high-quality camera. Travel, adventure, street, and landscape photographers all come to mind. I’m an avid traveler and nature lover, and I never go anywhere without my a6500.

While a drawback was a lack of lens compatibility for a long time, there are now over 60 native lenses. Furthermore, there are hundreds of more third-party lenses for the Sony system. Sigma and Tamron are the two most popular third-party manufacturers, but they are far from the only ones out there.

Technically speaking, there are two types of E-mount lenses. FE lenses are made for full frame cameras. E lenses are for APS-C cameras, like the a6500. But it’s worth noting that all lenses work on both camera systems.

Full frame lenses are 100 percent compatible with every APS-C. The only difference is a 1.5x magnification is applied. For example, with a FE 50mm prime lens on the camera, the a6500 will have an equal focal length of 75mm.

Likewise, all E lenses will work on Sony’s full frame cameras. All you have to do is make sure you’re in crop mode. Unfortunately, this will limit the amount of the sensor used. It isn’t ideal but works in a pinch.

If you ever decide to upgrade from an APS-C to a full frame sensor—as long as you stay in the Sony family—all the native lenses will still work. That’s a huge advantage that will save you lot’s of money in the long run.

There are two principal advantages of buying E lenses for the a6500. First off, they are much lighter and more compact than full frame lenses. And as the a6500 is a compact camera, it makes sense to pair it with smaller lenses.

Plus, there are some marvelous converters for both Nikon and Canon lenses. As an ex-Canon shooter, I have used the Metabones Canon EF Lens to Sony E-mount Speed Booster and the Sigma Mount Converter. Thanks to electric wiring, they both preserve autofocus and aperture controls.

The Sony a6500 has a 24.2MP CMOS APS-C sensor, the same as the new a6600. At 23.5×15.6mm, it’s the same size as Sony’s other crop sensor cameras. It also uses a Bionz X image processor.

With 24.2MP, the Sony a6500 is ahead of competitors like the Nikon Z fc (20.9MP) and the Canon 7D Mark II (20.2MP). Yet, it’s slightly behind Fuji cameras (26.1MP) and the Canon EOS M6 Mark II (32MP).

Another thing to note is that the a6500 does not have an anti-aliasing filter. The lack of an AA filter adds extra detail and sharpness to photos but sometimes creates extra moiré.

In regards to photo quality, the 24MP sensor delivers 6000×4000 pixel images. That’s the same as many of Sony’s professional cameras. Where it differs from them is photo quality in low-light conditions. Full frame sensors always deliver better results when the light isn’t as good.

Another great feature is the addition of Sony’s five-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS). While stabilization may be commonplace in new cameras today, the a6500 was the first Sony APS-C to feature it.

Through my tests, I have found that the stabilization adds roughly two to three stops of stability. It’s even more when paired with a Sony Optical Steady Shot (OSS) lens. Thanks to this, I can shoot handheld images at a shutter speed as low as 1/10 s.

RAW files are also quite excellent. On average, they are around 24MB in size. They are that large because they retain a ton of information, courtesy of the Sony a6500 dynamic range. You will have no trouble editing your photos when you shoot in RAW.

One knock I have against the a6500 is SOOC image quality. The colors are flat and less vivid in comparison to other brands. To be fair, all Sony cameras I’ve used have the same issue. That makes it more of a knock against the camera maker than this specific model.

Sony has long been the industry standard for autofocus systems, and the a6500 is no different. While not quite as fast as the a6600 (which Sony boasts is the fastest in the world!), it’s not far behind.

It uses a hybrid autofocus (AF) system with 425 contrast-detect points and 425 phase-detect points. The points cover the entire sensor and make the focus speed more or less instant. With the help of Sony’s AI tracking technology, even subjects moving at high speeds come out sharp more often than not.

Also, the Sony a6500 has seven autofocus area modes (Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot Small, Flexible Spot Medium, Flexible Spot Large, and Expanded Flexible Spot). Having a lot of options is great, but unfortunately, many of them seem to do the same thing. More often than not, I find myself using the same two focus modes outside of manual focus—Wide and Flexible Spot Medium).

The Sony a6500 has four different continuous shooting burst modes—High+ (11fps), High (8fps), Medium (6fps), and Low (3fps). At 11fps, High+ is one of the fastest continuous frame rates among crop sensor cameras.

Thus, it is a more than capable camera for action sports and wildlife. On a recent trip to California, I captured spectacular images of whales and elephant seals on the a6500 using continuous shooting modes.

Sony claims the a6500 can shoot up to 300 JPEGs, or 100 JPG+RAW files, per burst. Personally, I have never needed to shoot a burst of this size, so I can’t speak to the accuracy of their claim.

One of the main reasons many choose the a6500 (myself included) is its video features. While not on the same level for video as some other cameras, it’s a powerful video camera in its own right.

The phase detection autofocus also works for video, but AF-C is the only mode option. You can select the focus point on the touch screen LCD, or you can use center lock-on AF. Either way, there is a slight delay to lock onto the subject. With that said, once locked on, it usually does a terrific job tracking and holding the focus point.

Next, there is the chance of overheating when filming in 4K for extended periods. To combat this issue, the a6500 dims the screen. While a good idea, it makes it incredibly difficult to see the screen in sunny conditions.

Like most mirrorless cameras, one of the Sony a6500’s biggest selling points is its compact body. It measures 120x67x53mm. Additionally, it weighs only 453 grams. If you currently have a DSLR camera system, it will feel much smaller and lighter.

Unlike the plastic A6000, the a6500 has a magnesium alloy body. That gives it a sturdy feel—despite its small size—and makes the camera stronger and more durable. But some dials, and the door to the battery compartment, are still made of plastic.

A huge plus of this camera for me as an outdoor photographer is its weather-sealed body. According to Sony, it’s resistant to moisture as well as dust. I can fully support that as I have used my a6500 in rainstorms, snowstorms, and duststorms. But note that the kit zoom lens and many other E lenses are unfortunately not weather sealed.

On the other side, the touchscreen LCD monitor is my least favorite thing about the camera. For a company that makes smartphones, I had massive expectations for it. Unfortunately, it does not work well. For starters, the touch screen features only work for two functions. To assign focus when using autofocus modes and zooming during digital playback. You can’t use it inside the menus. To me, there’s no logic behind it.

The a6500 menu system is another source of disappointment. While better than older versions (with updated color-coded folders), they still leave a lot to be desired. Specifically, creating a custom “my menu” page would be a nice option.

Overall, the Sony a6500 is a highly customizable camera. There are three default custom buttons (C1, C2, and C3). Furthermore, customizable are the AF/MF (manual focus), AEL (auto-exposure lock), center, left, right, and down buttons.

The Sony a6500 has a pop-up flash with a range of six meters and a hot shoe for attaching an external flash. A microphone, light, or external monitor can also go on the hot shoe.

Whether you buy a new camera or a used one, the a6500 still has a place in the photography world. It’s an amazing camera, perfect for beginners, professionals, and everyone in between.

While I wouldn’t say it’s a professional camera, it can create professional-level work if you’re a travel or adventure photographer. In addition, it’s an ideal lightweight backup camera for Sony professionals.

With more cameras coming out every year, there has never been more competition for the a6500. But with that said, I feel confident it will age well, and I will happily continue to use mine. I hope this Sony a6500 review will help you decide on your next camera!