Used Sony Alpha a6500 Mirrorless Camera Body
Condition & contents
| Grading | Overall good condition with some light signs of use. LCD screen has some noticeable scratches and scuffs but fully functional. All camera operations working well, EVF clear. |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Battery |
At a glance: Sony a6500 body - 24.2MP enthusiast-pro APS-C mirrorless with 5-axis IBIS.
About this lens
The Sony a6500 is Sony's 2016 enthusiast-pro APS-C mirrorless body - 24.2MP sensor, 11 fps continuous shooting, 425-point phase-detect AF, 5-axis IBIS (first a6-series body with IBIS), weather sealing. A capable rangefinder-styled APS-C mirrorless body.
Build & handling
| Type | APS-C mirrorless (E mount) |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS |
| ISO range | 100-25600 (expandable to 51200) |
| Continuous shooting | Up to 11 fps |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect + 169-point contrast |
| Video | 4K UHD 30p |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36m dots |
| Screen | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen |
| Weight (body) | 453g |
| IBIS | Yes - 5-axis (first a6-series with IBIS) |
| Weather sealing | Yes - dust and moisture-resistant |
Works with
- Native Sony E-mount lenses (FE full-frame + E APS-C)
- Sony A-mount (Alpha) lenses via LA-EA3/LA-EA5 adapter
- Third-party E-mount lenses
Best for
A capable enthusiast-pro APS-C mirrorless - the a6500 added IBIS to Sony's a6x00 line, giving it sensor-shift stabilisation with any lens. Still a strong sports, wildlife (via crop-factor reach) and travel body, especially paired with E-mount APS-C primes or FE telephotos.
Frequently asked questions
How does the a6500 compare to the a6600?
The a6600 (2019 successor) adds a larger battery, headphone jack, and improved AF. The a6500 remains a strong stills camera with essentially the same core image quality.
Specifications
| Type | Mirrorless |
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| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Sony |