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February 2017
(84%)
123 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
1593 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Fast and accurate AF system
5axis image stabilizer
Improved build quality
Highly customizable
Excellent continuous shooting
Great still and video quality
In-body stabilisation (at last!)
Highly sophisticated AF system
Great buffer depth in burst mode
Comfortable
Premium body with good controls
Touch-screen for subject selection
Hybrid image stabilization system
Excellent image quality
Better high ISO JPEGs than the A6300
Extremely fast 11.1 fps burst capture
Very deep buffers for raw and JPEG a
Image quality
Feel
In body image stabilization that was previously only available in the Alpha 7 line
Fast and accurate AF system with especially great eye AF
Small
Easy-to-handle camera body that improves on overheating issues found in previous models
Class-leading detail retention and noise reduction in JPEG
Impressive buffer depth with buffer countdown
In-body image stabilization averages 2.5 stops of added stability
One of the best APS-C cameras at high ISO
Flexible Raw files with plenty of dyna
The editors didn't like
Poor battery life
Missing headphone jack
Single memory card slot
PRICE
$1
400
Exterior controls could be better
8fps now rather average
Awkward handling with big lenses
Pretty much everything I said in the pros and cons
The Sony a6500 is a really solid camera. I can't sit here and deny that. But if you're a Sony a7 series camera owner
You'll see just how much better that is. In fact
I feel like the Sony a6500 was rush
LCD screen is often too slow to be useful
No headphone jack for monitoring sound during video recording
Touchscreen operation is laggy
Feels unrefined
Still no "My Menu" option for clustering most-used menu options
Only one top plate control dial
Rolling shutter can be distracting in 4K/24p video
Comfortable, premium body with good controls; Touch-screen for subject selection; Hybrid image stabilization system; Excellent image quality; Better high ISO JPEGs than the A6300; Extremely fast 11.1 fps burst capture; Very deep buffers for raw and JPEG a
Abstract: For those wanting to step up from entry-level to midrange ILCs, there are many things to consider, including the choice between a DSLR or mirrorless camera, what sensor size suits you best, how important video is to you, and of course the lens system.Whil...
Sony has gone a long way towards addressing the issues many reviewers identified with the α6300. The deepening of the buffer memory will please sports shooters as well as bird and animal photographers as will the improvements to the stabilisation system.S...
Rapid AF, Wealth of features, Fast performance, Highquality viewfinder
Limited battery life, No incamera raw processing
With a wealth of features, advanced AF and decent burst shooting, not forgetting 4K video, the A6500 looks like it could be a great camera for a range of disciplines...
Abstract: The α6500 is a very small compact system camera offering professional performance. Whether you are a 4K video or stills photographer, the α6500 offers excellent image quality with its 24.2 million pixel Exmor CMOS APS-C sized sensor, high speed and great...
A tough and tiny powerhouse of a camera, 5-axis in-body image stabilisation means you don't rely on Sony's OSS lenses, autofocus is very fast in all shooting scenarios, video performance and image quality is second to none
Poor battery life, battery charger not included, touchscreen operation could be improved, relatively limited Sony E lens line up
The Sony A6500 might cost a fair whack more than its A6300 cousin, but it's a powerhouse of a camera that, for the right user, will be worth the cash.Indeed, you'll struggle to find a mirrorless cameras with quicker autofocus. The A6500 is up there with t...
Excellent image quality, Great for capturing fast-moving objects, Touchscreen for fast operation
Expensive, Poor battery life
The A6500 is one of the best compact system cameras around, and sits at the very top of the APS-C tree. Capable of producing superb images straight out of the camera, its raft of high-speed features make it a particularly good match for anyone who likes...
While it may seem a little too soon after the A6300 for a refresh, the tweaks and refinements in the A6500, not forgetting the welcome addition of a touchscreen interface, only enhance the appeal of what is a very capable enthusiast mirrorless camera.Best...
Abstract: On the back sits the 3in LCD, which can be tilted up and down to help you frame up when shooting away from head-height. The screen also has touch functionality to make it quicker to set an AF point and navigate through the menus. Its electronic viewfinder...
No in-camera raw processing, Memory card access can be fiddly, Focus Area options could be more streamlined
While professional Sony users who make a living from sports and wildlife photography are much more likely to opt for the full-frame A7 II or A99 II models, the APS-C equipped A6500 provides all the relevant tools required by enthusiasts looking to develop...
