Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E1
Portability
81 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74
81 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74
Portability
80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75
80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75
Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Revealed October 2016
- Replaced the Sony A6300
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Released March 2023
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A6500 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the A6500 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe A6500 was revealed 7 years prior to the ZV-E1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A6500 scores versus the ZV-E1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6500 and Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A6500 Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony ZV-E1
| A6500 | ZV-E1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sony A6500
| ZV-E1 | A6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2023 |  | October 2016 | Fresher by 78 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 922k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A6500 and Sony ZV-E1
| A6500 | ZV-E1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3.00" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6500 has external 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) while the Sony ZV-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A6500 and the ZV-E1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A6500 and ZV-E1 is 81 and 80 respectively.
Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6500 and ZV-E1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A6500 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6500 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older A6500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony A6500
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E1
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
has manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Sony A6500 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Street photography camera
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (483g)
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sony A6500 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography highlights
silent mode (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (350 per charge)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (570 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/s)
low MP (12MP)
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Sony A6500 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography factors
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
great battery (570 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (483g)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
display is selfie friendly
low MP (12MP)
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Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography advice
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (570 shots)
low MP (12MP)
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Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging info
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (483g)
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Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
| Sony Alpha a6500 | Sony ZV-E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Alpha a6500 | Sony ZV-E1 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2016-10-06 | 2023-03-29 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Bionz X | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 409600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 40 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 121 | 195 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
| Display resolution | 922k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x1920 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 453 grams (1.00 pounds) | 483 grams (1.06 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") | 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 85 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1405 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 570 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | With downloadable app |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $1,298 | $2,198 |