The Sony α6500 (model ILCE-6500) is a compact
digital camera announced on 6 October 2016 shortly after
photokina 2016
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The α6500 features a 24
megapixel Exmor sensor with 425 phase detection autofocus points. The camera is powered by Sony's
Bionz X image processor with an ISO range up to 51,200. Additionally, the α6500 can shoot images at up to 11 frames per second with continuous autofocus and exposure tracking.
The
mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) is also the first Sony model to integrate a 5-axis image stabilizator in a body with an
APSC sensor. Sony claims an autofocus performance as short as 0.05 seconds.
Lens compatibility
Sony E-mount lenses, both
full-frame (FE) and
APS-C
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(E) are compatible with the α6500.
See also
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List of Sony E-mount cameras
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Sony α6000
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Sony α6300
The Sony α6300 (model ILCE-6300) is a mirrorless digital camera announced on 3 February 2016. The α6300 features a 24 megapixel Exmor sensor with 425 phase detection autofocus points. The camera is powered by Sony's Bionz X image processor wit ...
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Sony α6400
The Sony α6400 (model ILCE-6400) is a digital camera announced January 15, 2019. It is an APS-C mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) designed to be a mid-range mirrorless camera and act as an update of the α6300. Sony is targeting the ...
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Sony α6600
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Sony α9
Mobile phone application
There is an application (Image Edge Mobile) which allows a user to control the Sony A6000-A6500 camera. The application also allows a user to transfer photos over wireless to the user's mobile phone.
References
α6500
Live-preview digital cameras
Cameras introduced in 2016
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