Overall, this is a great camera body. It's my fourth Sony APS-C Mirrorless body (NEX-5N, NEX-6, A6000, A6500) and I'm really enjoying it. The body is very solid, and the performance is excellent. It's very fast, and I was able to configure it to do what I needed more easily than the previous models.

Focus speed and large buffer Better controls than previous APS-C Sony Great build-quality Great EVF (especially at 120Hz) Nice grip and overall size Can use it while connected to a USB battery pack

Mediocre battery life (but works with a battery pack) Could use another dial (but it works once you get used to it) Not quite as hip looking as Fuji or Olympus..; :

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

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.

About the camera: There are countless reviews about the sony a6500, created by professionals who layout their impressions in a well delivered manner. If you are looking to deep dive into the camera's capabilities ahead of purchase, I could not recommend more the tutorial created by Tony & Chelsea:...

I purchased this camera with the offer of ￡300 Sony cashback. The camera itself is great and a much need upgrade on my previous Sony camera but.... beware of the cashback bit. I've spent 3 weeks with from my initial claim direct to Sony which failed online to finally getting Sony to acknowledge and...

Easy to use. It will take some time to learn how to Handel it. I would recommend a basic class for first timers to dslr mirrorless style. Great starter camera and excellent for advanced photographers.

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