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Stable, fast, and versatile, the Alpha a6500 from Sony is an apt APS-C-format mirrorless camera well-suited for both photo and video applications. Revolving around a 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor, clean image quality is provided with a wide expandable sensitivity range to ISO 51200, along with accelerated readout speeds for internal 4K30 and Full HD 1080p120 video recording with full pixel readout. The processor further benefits videographers with the inclusion of an S&Q (Slow & Quick) Motion setting that permits capturing Full HD video at a variety of frame rates ranging from 1-120 fps. Stills shooters also benefit from the apt processing speed, which enables continuous shooting at 11 fps for up to 301 JPEGs in a burst, as well as 14-bit raw file output. Complementing both stills and video, 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization minimizes the appearance of camera shake with all mounted lenses to support working with slower shutter speeds. The sensor and processor combination also avails 4D FOCUS, which utilizes a wide-coverage 425-point phase-detection system with a 169-area contrast detection system for quick and precise focusing performance. This focusing system also enables High-density Tracking AF for more efficient and accurate tracking of moving subjects across the image frame. Increasingly versatile and fully featured in both photo and video realms, the a6500 is a fast and precise imaging tool for multimedia capture.
Complementing the imaging assets, the a6500 also sports a robust magnesium alloy body that is dust- and moisture-resistant to permit working in harsh environments. The compact profile incorporates a high-resolution XGA Tru-Finder 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder for bright, clear, eye-level viewing, and this EVF features a 120 fps viewing mode for smooth tracking of fast-moving subjects. A rear 3.0" 921.6k-dot touchscreen LCD monitor is also available and has a tilting design to benefit shooting from high and low working angles, and the touchscreen design allows for intuitive touch-to-focus control. Additionally, for wireless remote control over the camera, or for just sharing imagery online, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC permits linking with a mobile device for intuitive wireless control.
Complementing the imaging assets, the a6500 also sports a robust magnesium alloy body that is dust- and moisture-resistant to permit working in harsh environments. The compact profile incorporates a high-resolution XGA Tru-Finder 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder for bright, clear, eye-level viewing, and this EVF features a 120 fps viewing mode for smooth tracking of fast-moving subjects. A rear 3.0" 921.6k-dot touchscreen LCD monitor is also available and has a tilting design to benefit shooting from high and low working angles, and the touchscreen design allows for intuitive touch-to-focus control. Additionally, for wireless remote control over the camera, or for just sharing imagery online, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC permits linking with a mobile device for intuitive wireless control.
Imaging | |
Lens Mount | Sony E-Mount |
Camera Format | APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor) |
Pixels | Actual: 25 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel |
Max Resolution | 24 MP: 6000 x 4000 |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2, 16:9 |
Sensor Type / Size | CMOS, 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC S Audio: AAC LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo) |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Dust Reduction System | Yes |
Memory Card Type | SD SDHC SDXC Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Way |
AV Recording | |
Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
Video Format | 3840 x 2160p at 24/25/30 fps (100 Mb/s XAVC S) 3840 x 2160p at 24/25/30 fps (60 Mb/s XAVC S) 1920 x 1080p at 100/120 fps (100 Mb/s XAVC S) 1920 x 1080p at 100/120 fps (60 Mb/s XAVC S) 1920 x 1080 at 24/25/30/50/60 fps (50 Mb/s XAVC S) 1920 x 1080p at 50/60 fps (28 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080p at 24/25 fps (24 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080p at 24/25 fps (17 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080i at 50/60 fps (24 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080i at 50/60 fps (17 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080p at 50/60 fps (28 Mb/s MP4) 1920 x 1080p at 25/30 fps (16 Mb/s MP4) 1280 x 720p at 25/30 fps (6 Mb/s MP4) |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Video Clip Length | Up to 29 Min 59 Sec |
Audio Recording | Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo) Optional External Mic: With Video (Stereo) |
Focus Control | |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Focus Mode | Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 425 Contrast Detection: 169 |
Viewfinder/Display | |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Viewfinder Size | 0.39" |
Viewfinder Pixel Count | 2,359,296 |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 23.00 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 1.07x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4.0 to +3.0 m |
Display Screen | 3" Rear Screen Tilting Touchscreen LCD (921,600) |
Screen Coverage | 100% |
Exposure Control | |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100-25600 (Extended Mode: 100-51200) |
Shutter | Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 30 - 1/4000 Second , Bulb Mode |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average Metering, Multi-Zone Metering, Spot Metering |
Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, Superior Auto, Sweep Panorama Metering Range: EV -2.0 - EV 20.0 Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV Steps) |
White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
Buffer/Continuous Shooting | Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 233 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 301 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 107 Frames in Raw Format Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP |
Flash | |
Flash Modes | Auto Fill-In Hi-Speed Sync Off Rear Sync Red-Eye Reduction Slow Sync Wireless |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Guide No. | 19.69' (6 m) ISO100 |
Max Sync Speed | 1 / 160 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, Wireless |
Performance | |
Self Timer | 10 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 2 Seconds |
Connectivity | 1/8" Microphone, HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0 Micro-B, USB 2.0 |
Wi-Fi Capable | Yes |
Power | |
Battery | 1 x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1080 mAh |
AC Power Adapter | AC-PW20 (Optional) |
Operating/Storage Temperature | Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
Physical | |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1" / 120.0 x 66.9 x 53.3 mm excluding protrusions |
Weight | 15.98 oz / 453 g with battery and memory card |
Warranty Length |
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