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Sony Alpha A6500

Quick information
Brand Sony 2016
Model ILCE-6500/B
Released Year 2016
Type Mirrorless Cameras
Color Black
Compatible Mountings E-mount
Autofocus Yes
Photo Sensor Resolution 24.2 MP
Video Resolution 4K UHD 2160p
Optical Zoom 1 x
File Format JPEG; RAW
Status Active

Overview

The Sony Alpha A6500 (model number ILCE-6500/B) is a high-performance mirrorless camera released in 2016, featuring a 24.2-megapixel APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor paired with the BIONZ X image processor. It supports 4K video recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning, ensuring crisp video quality. The camera incorporates 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS), which compensates for camera shake in various shooting scenarios, enhancing image sharpness. It boasts a fast hybrid autofocus system with 425 phase-detection AF points, enabling rapid and accurate subject tracking. The A6500 has a high-resolution OLED electronic viewfinder and a tiltable touchscreen LCD for flexible composition. It supports UHS-II SD cards for faster data writing, facilitating continuous burst shooting at up to 11 frames per second.

Specifications

Age Range Description Adult
Built-In Media Shoulder Strap, Micro USB Cable, Eyepiece Cup, Body Cap, Accessory Shoe Cap, Battery NP-FW50, AC Adaptor
Are Batteries Included Yes
Remote Included No
Series Number 6500
Global Trade Identification Number 00027242895706
UPC 027242895706
Item Height 2.13 inches
Manufacturer SOAB9
Warranty Description 1
Connectivity Technology USB, HDMI, NFC
Wireless Technology
  • Wi-Fi, NFC
  • BuiltIn; 802.11b/g/n + NFC
Video Output HDMI
Total USB 2.0 Ports 1
Total USB 3.0 Ports 1
Total USB Ports 1
Total Video Out Ports 1
Shooting Modes Single shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO)
Digital-Still No
Movie Mode Yes
Image Capture Type Stills
Night vision No
Auto Focus Technology Hybrid
Focus Features Hybrid
Autofocus Points 425
Focus Type Auto Focus
Focus Mode Single-Servo AF (AF-S)
Autofocus Yes
Aspect Ratio Unknown
File Format JPEG; RAW
Effective Still Resolution 24.2 MP
JPEG Quality Level Basic, Fine, Normal
Supported Image Format JPEG
Bit Depth 14 Bit
Total Still Resolution 25 MP
Optical Zoom 1 x
Lens Type Zoom
Zoom Automatic
Digital Zoom 4 x
Lens Construction Multiple
Metering Methods Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot
Exposure Control AUTO (iAuto/Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie / Sl&Q Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) /Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ), Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection
White Balance Settings Auto, Flash torch
Self Timer 10 seconds
Screen Size 2.95 Inches
Display Type LCD
Dots Per Screen 2359296
Display Fixture Type Tilting
Touch Screen Type Capacitive
Display Resolution Maximum 921600
Has Color Screen No
Flash Memory Type Memory Stick;SDXC;Micro SD;
Memory Slots Available 1
Flash Memory Speed Class UHS-I or higher
Flash Memory UHS Speed Class U3
Compatible Mountings E-mount
Sensor Type CMOS
Image stabilization Sensor-shift
Maximum Aperture 5.6 f
Photo Sensor Resolution 24.2 MP
Photo Sensor Size APS-C
Minimum Shutter Speed 1/16000 seconds
Form Factor Compact
Special Feature Face Detection
Color Black
Item Weight
  • 0.91 Pounds
  • 14.56 ounces
Video Resolution 4K UHD 2160p
Viewfinder Electronic
Flash Modes Fill-in, High-speed sync, Off, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync
Camera Flash Hotshoe
Skill Level Professional
Specific Uses For Product Vlogging
Compatible Devices [E-mount]
Continuous Shooting 11 fps
Aperture modes Aperture Control Modes
Viewfinder Magnification 0.70x
Flash Sync Speed 1/160 Second
Video Capture Format 4k
Expanded ISO Maximum 51200
Battery Weight 42 Grams
Delay between shots 0.09 seconds
Audio Output Type Internal or HDMI
Battery Cell Type Lithium Ion
Guide Number 6 meters
Battery Type NP-FW50
Digital Scene Transition
Number of Diaphragm Blades 9
Recording Capacity 32 minutes
Write Speed 100 MB/s or higher
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type SD UHS-I
Audio Input Built-in microphone or External microphone input
Processor Description bionz x

Documents

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