Sony A6500 vs Sony A77 II

Here, we will be comparing the Sony A6500 vs Sony A77 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A6500 (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A6500 was introduced 2 years later than the A77 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A6500 grades vs the A77 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6500 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A6500 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sony A6500 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A6500 vs the A77 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A6500 and A77 II is 81 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A6500 and A77 II.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent A6500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.