Sony a6500 (ILCE-6500) detail page

Basic data
Name : a6500 (ILCE-6500)
Manufacturer : Sony
Mount E-mount
Release year : 2016
Production status : Discontinued
Last firmware: 1.06 (05/2019)
Firmware download: EU | US | Asia
Sensor
Type: CMOS
Format: APS-C (1,5x)
Total pixel number: 24.7 MP
Effective pixel number: 24.3 MP
Sensor pitch: 3.92 µm
Sensor area: 3.67 cm²
Pixel density: 6.63 MP/cm²
Size: 23.5 x 15.6mm
Max. resolution: 6000 x 4000 px
ISO range: 100-6400 (100-51200)
Sensor stabilisation: Yes (Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications))
Focusing
AF sensors: 169
Aditional features: 425 on main sensor phase detect points
Fast hybrid AF: Yes
Modes :
  • AFS (Single-shot AF)
  • AFC (Continuous AF)
  • AFA (Automatic AF)
  • DMF (Direct manual focus)
AF range (EV): -1-20
AF assist (IR): Yes
AF lens adjustments: Yes
AF/MF button (rear): Yes
AF range limiter: No
Focus peaking: Yes
Eye start: Yes
Metering
Type: 1200 zone evaluative metering from main sensor
Range (EV): -2-20
AEL button: Yes
Exposure modes:
  • P-S-A-M
  • iAuto
  • iAuto+
Program shift: Yes
Manual shift: No
Scene modes:
  • portrait
  • landscape
  • closeup
  • sport
  • night view
  • night portrait
  • hand-held night shot
  • sunset
  • anti motion blur
Exposure compensation: +/-5EV with 1/3EVsteps
Flash
Built-in: Yes; GN: 6
Shoe Type Multi Interface
Sync speed: 1/160
PC Sync connector: No
Ratio control: Yes
Flash modes:
  • normal
  • red-eye reduction
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash exp. compensation: ± 2 (1/3)
Shooting
Max. shutter speed (s): 1/4000
Electronic first curtain: Yes
Electronic (silent) shutter: Yes
FPS w AF: 11
Drive modes:
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Speed-priority Continuous
  • 10 seconds and 2 seconds Self-timer
  • Continuous Self-timer
  • Bracketing
Exposure bracketing (EV): 5 frames 1/3; 1/2
MLU: not needed
Wired remote conection: No
Wireless remote: Yes, optional
DOF preview: No
Tethered control: Yes
A-mount adapters: LA-EA1, LA-E2
GPS: No
Viewfinder
Type: electronic
Vievfinder Resolution (px): 1024×768
Magnification: 1.07 x
Eye relief (from frame): 23mm (21.4mm)
Diopter adjustement: -4.0..+3.0
Back LCD
Live view Yes
LCD size: 3"
LCD resolution: 921600px
LCD tilt - swivel: Yes - No
Touchscreen: Yes - No
Image options
Output resolutions:
  • 6000x4000
  • 6000x3376
  • 4240x2832
  • 4240x2400
  • 3008x2000
  • 3008x1688
WB settings:
  • Daylight
  • Shade
  • Cloudy
  • Incandescent
  • Fluorescent
  • Flash
  • direct entry
  • custom
Color spaces: sRGB, Adobe RGB
NR Off option: Yes
NR levels: Auto, Weak, multi-frame
DRO:
  • Off
  • Auto
  • Advanced: Level
Auto HDR: Yes
RAW: compressed ARW 2.3
Video features
Video capabilities: Yes
Resolution:
  • 3840×2160p25
  • 3840×2160p24
  • 1920×1080p100
  • 1920×1080p50
  • 1920×1080p25
  • 1920×1080p24
  • 1920×1080i50
  • 1440×1080p25
  • 1280×720p25
  • 640×480p25
Video format: XAVC-S, AVCHD 2.0, MPEG-4
Audio format: Dolby Digital AC3, MPEG4 AAC-LC, Linear PCM
Microphone: built-in (stereo), external (stereo)
Additional video info: Movie length: 29 minutes
Body features and constructions
Environment sealings: Yes 
Card slots:
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • PRO Duo
  • PRO-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Vertical grip: No
Battery: NP-FW50
Weight: 453g
Dimensions: 120 x 67 x 53mm
*Additional notes: http://presscentre.sony.eu/pressreleases/sony-introduces-new-a6500-camera-with-exceptional-all-around-performance-1594352
http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-6500/specifications

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