The A6500 is Sony's latest flagship APS-C E-mount compact system camera and is essentially an enhanced version of the A6300 that provides a number of performance and handling upgrades for those with deeper pockets.

Fantastic image quality; Extended memory buffer; Powerful 5-axis in-body stabilisation; Highly customisable

No in-camera raw processing; Memory card access can be fiddly; Focus Area options could be more streamlined

Sony left it just six months before updating the Alpha A6300 with the A6500, but while this might sound like a premature update, the Alpha 6500 gains a number of key features, including in-body image stabilization to further blur the line between Sony's APS-C lineup and its Alpha 7 full-frame range...

Lightning-quick AF system; Respectable buffer capacity; Expansive video options

Dim rear LCD; Noticeable rolling shutter; Still lacks a headphone port

Not too long after the was announced, Sony sprung the A6500 on the world. Sporting many of the same specifications of the A6300 , the new camera is designed to be a premium version of the model, intending to appeal to high-end enthusiasts and potentially even some pro photographers.

4K video; High-resolution viewfinder; Great autofocusing system

Touchscreen could be better implemented; No headphone socket

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.

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 replaces the 8-month-old A6300 as Sony's premium APS-C Alpha offering. The A6500 retains a similar outward appearance to its predecessor, featuring full weather sealing against dust and moisture ingress, but now has in-body 5-axis stabilization, a touch-enabled LCD screen, a bigger...

It weighs just 453g when the battery and card are inserted, yet crams in a DSLR-sized APS-C sensor. This is able to capture an extraordinary amount of detail with its maximum resolution of 24.2MP.

It's a great camera for a beginner or advanced photographer especially with the Sigma 16mm 1.4f lens it's incredible!

I've owned Canon DSLR's (my fallback workhorse), I've also owned an NEX5-N and an A6000, the previous Sony's although good always left me wanting to return to my Canon DSLR but the A6500 is a different beast. An amazing camera which can easily compare to much more expensive equipment.

I'm very happy of: -Picture quality -Video quality -Full control for video and photo -Picture profiles (more dynamic range of s-log 2 and 3) - Slow motion with manual control and high bitrate - compact body - Internal stabilization (perfect for my Nikon prime lens) - Option to power camera with...

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