Details
Sony Alpha a6500 (Kit 16-70mm) is a premium rangefinder-style mirrorless camera ideal for those who want to take their digital photography expertise to the next level. An intermediary camera between a digital compact and a full-fledged DSLR, this device is loaded with a 24.2-Megapixels APS-C sized Exmor CMOS image sensor that works in conjugation with a powerful BIONZ X Image Processor. The camera is capable of capturing 4K Ultra HD 2160p and Full HD 1080p movies.
The hi-res sensor of the camera ensures amazing burst photography/continuous shooting at 8fps with ISO 100-51200 sensitivity. It comes equipped with a 16-70mm lens kit to get you started and boasts a Sony E-mount for all compatible lens. In-body 5-axis image stabilization is available as well so the effect of shaky hands is minimized for clear photos. The camera provides a built-in Wi-Fi unit so youre always able to transfer and share photos to other devices or your favorite social networks easily. The camera comes with 425 phase detect autofocus points and features Hybrid AF technology which gives one of the fastest focusing speeds in the world at 0.05 second.
Sony Alpha a6500 offers these additional features as well: XGA OLED 0.39-inch Tru-Finder viewfinder with 1.07x magnification and 2,359,296-dot resolution, Lock-on AF, slow and quick motion recordings, S-gamut/S-log shooting, dust/moisture resistance, silent operation, PlayMemories Camera App, Bluetooth v4.1/NFC enabled, JPEG/RAW image capture, memory card slot, 3.0-inch TFT touchscreen with 921,600-dot resolution, 5-level brightness control and 90-degree upside tilt/45-degree downside flip, Face Detection, Tracking Focus, Picture Effect, auto/manual focus and exposure control, built-in TTL flash, mic terminal, built-in stereo mic/mono speaker, microUSB interface, HDMI Type D micro connection, multi-interface shoe, Exif Print support and NP-FW50 rechargeable Li-Ion battery capable of taking up to 350 shots or 70 minutes video.
Specs
| 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 Mbps XAVC S)
3840 x 2160p at 24, 25, 30 fps (60 Mbps XAVC S)
1920 x 1080p at 100, 120 fps (100 Mbps XAVC S)
1920 x 1080p at 100, 120 fps (60 Mbps XAVC S)
1920 x 1080 at 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 fps (50 Mbps XAVC S)
1920 x 1080p at 50, 60 fps (28 Mbps AVCHD)
1920 x 1080p at 24, 25 fps (24 Mbps AVCHD)
1920 x 1080p at 24, 25 fps (17 Mbps AVCHD)
1920 x 1080i at 50, 60 fps (24 Mbps AVCHD)
1920 x 1080i at 50, 60 fps (17 Mbps AVCHD)
1920 x 1080p at 50, 60 fps (28 Mbps MP4)
1920 x 1080p at 25, 30 fps (16 Mbps MP4)
1280 x 720p at 25, 30 fps (6 Mbps 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 |
Auto and Manual |
| 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-Inch |
| 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-Inch Rear Screen Tilting Touchscreen LCD (921,600) |
| Screen Coverage |
100% |
| Exposure Control |
| ISO Sensitivity |
Auto, 100-25600 (Extended Mode: 100-51200) |
| Shutter |
Type: Electronic and 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-Inch Microphone, HDMI D (Micro), Micro-USB, 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 104F (0 to 40C) |
| Physical |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1-Inch / 120.0 x 66.9 x 53.3 mm excluding protrusions
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| Weight |
15.979 oz / 453 g with battery and memory card
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