The Sony Alpha 6500 ($1,399.99, body only) packs the same stellar 24MP APS-C image sensor, hybrid focus system, and 11.1fps capture rate as the Alpha 6300 ($779.00 at John Lewis UK) , and adds in-body image stabilization and a touch screen to the mix. It's an excellent performer, but one that lacks some of the features you'd expect in a pro-grade camera—including dual card slots and the ability to add a vertical shooting grip. But in every other way it's a solid mirrorless model, and a strong option for shooting fast-moving action and sports. It's not our favorite in this category—that nod goes to our Editors' Choice Fujifilm X-T2 ($779.00 at John Lewis UK) —but it's a strong runner up. Design The Alpha 6500 ($779.00 at John Lewis UK) maintains a small form factor, a boon for photographers who like to travel or hike with a lightweight kit. It measures 2.6 by 4.7 by 2.1 inches (HWD) and weighs just about a pound without a lens attached. It's smaller than the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark ...

The mirrorless Sony Alpha 6500 delivers excellent image quality and superb autofocus, but lacks some of the pro features of competing cameras in this price range.

Compact body; 11.1fps burst shooting; Large buffer; Tilting touch-screen LCD; Crisp 120fps EVF; In-body image stabilization; Excellent image quality; Integrated flash; Wi-Fi with NFC; 4K video and 120fps 1080p

Dense menu system; Some add-on apps must be purchased; No external charger included; Battery life lags behind competing models; Only one memory card slot; No grip available; Requires FE lens to complete weather sealing

I purchased this camera with the offer of ￡300 Sony cashback. The camera itself is great and a much need upgrade on my previous Sony camera but.... beware of the cashback bit. I've spent 3 weeks with from my initial claim direct to Sony which failed online to finally getting Sony to acknowledge and...

Buyers have found this mirrorless camera to be an excellent product. They have reported it to be a good backup camera for a professional, an advanced hobbyist, or a travel camera. They particularly like the in-body stabilization that compensates for hand movement and camera shake.

Touchscreen for better and immediate focus response; Compact design able to fit in a large jacket pocket easily; 11 fps continuous shooting with exposure tracking and autofocus; Color-coded menu system makes it easier to recognize and remember various parts of the menu; 2-megapixel APS-C Exmor...

Absence of touch-screen can be a hindrance; Not weather sealed which makes it inappropriate for harsh environments

Easy to use. It will take some time to learn how to Handel it. I would recommend a basic class for first timers to dslr mirrorless style. Great starter camera and excellent for advanced photographers.

Worse than expected What I am writing is relevant only for the current moment. I have G81 and A7-III and bought a6500 to use x1.5 crop for my SONY FE tele lenses. I thought that A7-III and a6500 will have a step difference in class, but really A7-III is like a First class of different Asian...

It's a great camera for a beginner or advanced photographer especially with the Sigma 16mm 1.4f lens it's incredible!

About the camera: There are countless reviews about the sony a6500, created by professionals who layout their impressions in a well delivered manner. If you are looking to deep dive into the camera's capabilities ahead of purchase, I could not recommend more the tutorial created by Tony & Chelsea:...

The camera is really very good! Just I'm disappointed with the paint of the dial... I I used it just three times and the paint (white) of the dial start going out!

14 Requires pairing with compatible Android or iOS mobile devices running the free PlayMemories Mobile app. For GPS pairing, Android 5.0 or later and compatible with Bluetooth 4.0 or later. iPhone/iPad: iPhone 4S or later/iPad 3rd generation or later is required.

I've owned Canon DSLR's (my fallback workhorse), I've also owned an NEX5-N and an A6000, the previous Sony's although good always left me wanting to return to my Canon DSLR but the A6500 is a different beast. An amazing camera which can easily compare to much more expensive equipment.