Sony Alpha 6500

16 - 70 mm, 24.20 Mpx, APS-C / DX
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The Sony Alpha 6500 is a highly advanced mirrorless camera that stands out for its versatility and performance. With an APS-C sensor and a resolution of 24.2 megapixels, it enables the capture of stunning images and videos in 4K quality. The camera is equipped with an electronic viewfinder that allows for precise image composition. The tilting and swiveling display offers additional flexibility for shooting from various angles. The Alpha 6500 is ideal for photographers who want to work in both automatic and manual modes, featuring a fast autofocus function and continuous shooting of up to 11 frames per second. With a robust, dust-resistant body, it is suitable for various environments and provides reliable performance.

  • 4K video recording in XAVC S format
  • Tilting and swiveling touchscreen display
  • Fast autofocus with 11 frames per second
  • Dust-resistant body for increased durability
  • Built-in flash and hot shoe for additional lighting options.

Key specifications

Continuous shooting mode
11 FPS
Camera type
Mirrorless Camera
Wireless transmission
NFC, Wi-Fi
Image sensor format
APS-C / DX
Memory card type
Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SDHC, SDXC
Item number
5942472

General information

Manufacturer
Sony
Category
Cameras
Manufacturer no.
ILCE6500ZBDI.EU
Release date
14.10.2016
Sales rank in Category Cameras
167 of 531
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Scene mode
Landscape, Night, Sunset

Camera properties

Camera type
Mirrorless Camera
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Wireless transmission
NFC, Wi-Fi
Flash equipment
Flash integrated, Hot shoe
White balance
Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Glowing, umbra
Exposure type
Aperture priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual
Exposure compensation
± 3EV in 1/2 steps, ± 3EV in 1/3 steps
Bayonet lens mount
Sony E
Closure type
Electric
Self-timer delay
10 s, 2 s, 5 s
Flash modes
Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Flash Off, Flash on, Hi-speed sync, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation

Sensor properties

Image sensor resolution
24.20 Mpx
Image resolution
6000 x 4000 pixels
Image sensor type
CMOS
Image sensor format
APS-C / DX
Image sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
Supported page ratios
16:9, 3:2
Min. ISO sensitivity
100
Max. ISO Sensitivity
51200

Camera lens properties

Min. aperture opening
f/4
Focal length
16 - 70 mm
Min. focal length (exact)
16 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
70 mm
Optical zoom
4.30 x
Filter thread
55 mm

Display properties

Display size (inches)
3"
Panel technology
TFT
Resolution
921600 Pixels

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
Electric
Viewfinder resolution
2359296 Pixels
Coverage
100 %

Focusing

Focus type
Autofocus, Manual focus
Minimum focus distance
35 cm
Autofocus type
Phase-based
Autofocus areas
425 x

Performance

Shutter speed
30 - 1/4000 s
Min. shutter speed
30 s
Max. Shutter speed
1/30 s
Continuous shooting mode
11 FPS

Video

Max. Video resolution
3840 x 2160 Pixels
Max. video resolution standard
4K
Max. frame rate
4K (30fps)

Data storage properties

Memory card type
Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SDHC, SDXC
Number of storage compartments
1

Media formats

Image file formats
JPEG, RAW
Video file formats
AVCHD, MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC S 4K

Durability

Durability
Dustproof
Waterproof
0 m

Connections

Connections
Micro HDMI (Type D), Micro USB

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion

Battery properties

Power capacity
7.50 Wh

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
body cap, Eyepiece cup, Micro USB cable, Multi interface shoe cap, Power supply, Rechargeable battery, Shoulder strap

Product dimensions

Width
120 mm
Length
66.90 mm
Height
53.30 mm
Weight
453 g

Package dimensions

Length
26.30 cm
Width
21.70 cm
Height
14.40 cm
Weight
1.92 kg

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Sony
    1 %
  • 2.Canon
    1.2 %
  • 2.Nikon
    1.2 %
  • 4.Fujifilm
    1.6 %
  • 4.RICOH
    1.6 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Easypix
    2 days
  • 3.Kodak
    4 days
  • 4.Sony
    8 days
  • 5.Nikon
    10 days
  • 6.OM System
    11 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 5.Canon
    4.2 %
  • 6.Olympus
    4.4 %
  • 7.Sony
    5.6 %
  • 8.Nikon
    5.7 %
  • 9.Fujifilm
    5.8 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus