Sony
Sony Alpha a6500
📅 2016 📷 25 MP 🔲 23.5 x 15.6 mm ⚖️ 453 g 🎬 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | data not available | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 68.3 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 52.5 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | data not available | |
Age adjustment: ×0.86 (older models get a slight downward adjustment so newer products with current technology are fairly represented).
📖 Overview
The Sony Alpha a6500 is a compact mirrorless camera that featured 5-axis in-body image stabilization. With 5098 sample photos on SampleShots, it's ideal for photographers and videographers seeking a stabilized and versatile camera. Its menu system can be complex and overwhelming for beginners.
📋 Specifications
| Release Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 25 Megapixels |
| Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
| ISO Range | Auto, 100-25600 (expandable to 51200) |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Weight | 453 g |
| Dimensions | 120 x 66.9 x 53.3 mm |
| Special Features | 5-axis in-body image stabilization was a standout feature for the Sony Alpha a6500 in 2016. |
Last updated: May 22, 2026
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🔌 Compatible Lenses
Native Sony E Mount
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS (SEL24105G)
Sony Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical
Sony 24-720mm f/3.5-6.4
Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN
Sony Rokinon 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS (RK3512-E)
Sony Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8
Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Sony TTARTISAN 27mm f/2.8
Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21
