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a6500

The Sony α6500 (often written a6500) is a 24.2-megapixel APS-C mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera announced by Sony in 2016 as part of its Alpha family. It is positioned as an upgrade to the α6300, offering enhanced stabilization, a touchscreen, and refined autofocus while preserving a compact form factor.

Key specifications include a 24.2 MP Exmor CMOS sensor paired with Sony’s BIONZ X image processor, and

Design-wise, the α6500 features a tilting 3-inch LCD touchscreen and a 2.36-million-dot electronic viewfinder, enabling both

The α6500 sits between Sony’s entry-level and higher-end models in the lineup and was later succeeded by

5-axis
in-body
image
stabilization
that
provides
stabilization
for
a
range
of
lenses.
The
autofocus
system
combines
phase-detection
and
contrast-detection
with
a
large
coverage
area,
delivering
fast
focusing
performance
in
a
variety
of
lighting
conditions
and
subjects.
The
camera
is
capable
of
high-speed
continuous
shooting
and
offers
4K
video
recording
with
full
pixel
readout
and
no
substantial
pixel
binning,
along
with
flexible
picture
profiles
for
post-production
work.
live
view
shooting
and
precise
framing.
It
has
a
magnesium
alloy
body
with
dust
and
moisture
resistance
for
basic
weather
sealing
in
everyday
use.
Storage
is
provided
by
a
single
SD/SDHC/SDXC
card
slot,
and
the
camera
relies
on
the
NP-FW50
battery.
Wireless
connectivity
is
included
via
built-in
Wi-Fi
and
NFC
for
easy
transfer
and
remote
control.
newer
members
of
the
α
family,
such
as
the
a6400
and
subsequent
models,
which
refined
autofocus,
stabilization,
and
video
capabilities.