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Sony A6000 vs Sony A6500

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70
Sony Alpha a6000 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Sony A6000 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Successor is Sony A6300
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6300
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Sony A6000 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony A6000 versus Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A6000 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A6000 was introduced 3 years prior to the A6500 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the A6000 grades versus the A6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony A6500

 A6000 A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony A6000

 A6500 A6000 
LaunchedOctober 2016April 2014More modern by 29 months
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Common features in the Sony A6000 and Sony A6500

 A6000 A6500 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution922k922kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony A6000 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6000 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6000 versus Sony A6500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A6000 and the A6500.

Sony A6000 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6000 and A6500 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Sony A6000 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6000 and A6500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A6000 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6000 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6000
Portrait photography with Sony A6500
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6000 Street photography information
Sony A6500 Street photography information
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (344g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Sports photography camera
72
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
77
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than average in class (344g)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
74
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6500 Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
low battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6000 Vlogging info
Sony A6500 Vlogging info
33
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
39
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Sony A6000 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6000 and Sony A6500
 Sony Alpha a6000Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6000 Sony Alpha a6500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-23 2016-10-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 179 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 344 gr (0.76 pounds) 453 gr (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 85
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 13.7
DXO Low light score 1347 1405
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app With downloadable app
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $548 $1,298