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Sony Alpha 6500 vs Sony Alpha 7 V

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SonyAlpha 6500SonyAlpha 7 V
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2016December 2025
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CFull frame
Sensor typeExmor CMOSPartially stacked Exmor RS CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm35.9 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP33 MP
Largest image6000 × 40007008 × 4672
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–51200
Sensor detailApproximately 25.0 million total pixels; 3:2 aspect ratioApproximately 35.7 million total pixels; partially stacked full-frame sensor with optical low-pass filter. Sony's up-to-16-stop dynamic-range claim applies to stills with the mechanical shutter, not a review measurement.
Image formatsJPEG, compressed RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3; 14-bit RAW supportJPEG, HEIF and RAW in Sony ARW 6.0 format; single-image effective resolution is 33 MP, distinct from software composite or enlarged output
ISO detailISO 51200 is expanded; Auto ISO limits configurableStandard still-image ISO 100–51200; expanded ISO 50–204800. Movie ISO 100–51200, expandable to 102400.
Image processorBIONZ X with front-end LSIBIONZ XR2 with integrated AI processing functions
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst11 fps30 fps
Autofocus425 phase-detection and 169 contrast-detection points; Lock-on AF and Eye AF with AF-C; EV −1 to 20 at ISO 100 with F2 lensFast Hybrid AF with up to 759 phase-detection points; recognition for humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aeroplanes, plus automatic subject selection. Maker claims up to 94% frame coverage; AF-S detection down to EV −4 with an F2.0 lens at ISO 100.
Shutter30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic first curtain and silent shooting; flash sync 1/160 secondElectronic shutter 1/16000 second to 30 seconds; mechanical shutter 1/8000 second to 30 seconds plus Bulb; full-frame flash sync 1/250 second
Burst detailUp to 11 fps Hi+ with AF/AE tracking; 8 fps live view. Current Japanese sheet lists Hi+ buffers of 301 Standard JPEG, 269 Fine JPEG, 233 Extra Fine JPEG, 107 RAW or 100 RAW+JPEG; launch press claim of 307 Fine JPEG applies to Hi mode.Hi+ up to 30 fps electronically with AF/AE tracking and 14-bit RAW, or 10 fps mechanically. Electronic Hi+ is blackout-free; speed depends on lens, card, format and shooting conditions. Pre-capture can retain up to one second before full shutter press. Maker maximum-speed buffer figures include 185 Fine JPEG, 95 RAW or 35 lossless-compressed RAW photographs under its test conditions.
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift; five-stop CIPA pitch/yaw claim with Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA and long-exposure noise reduction off; correction depends on lensFive-axis sensor shift; maker claims 7.5 stops at the centre and 6.5 at the periphery under CIPA 2024 pitch/yaw/roll conditions with FE 50mm F1.2 GM and long-exposure noise reduction off. Dynamic Active movie mode adds more crop than Active mode.
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number 6 at ISO 100 in metres; Multi Interface Shoe–
Exposure controlsPASM, auto and scene modes, Sweep Panorama, DRO and Auto HDR–
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 120 fps
Video detailXAVC S 4K at up to 100 Mbps; 30p/24p NTSC or 25p PAL. Full HD up to 120p NTSC/100p PAL; S-Log2, S-Log3 and S&Q modes.Internal 4K up to 120p NTSC or 100p PAL in APS-C/Super 35 mode; full-frame 4K 60p/50p uses 7K oversampling with 4K Angle of View Priority on. XAVC S and XAVC HS support 10-bit 4:2:2; XAVC S-I 4K reaches 60p/50p. No RAW movie output. USB streaming is separate, up to 4K 30p/25p or Full HD 60p/50p.
AudioStereo microphone and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone output–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3.2″
Screen dots921,6002,095,104
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailScreen tilts approximately 90° up or 45° down; touch focus and touchpadFour-axis multi-angle TFT; approximately 98° upwards, 40° downwards, 180° sideways and 270° rotation; dots count colour subpixels
Viewfinder detail0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnification0.5-type OLED; 3,686,400 dots; approximately 0.78× magnification; 60 or 120 fps display
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)350 photographs750 photographs
Body weight410 g610 g
Release detailSony's North American announcement states shipping in November 2016; month precision is retained. Hong Kong availability was December 2016.Sony Europe's announcement states body availability to purchase from 2 December 2025; Sony Japan specifies 19 December 2025. The Japanese ILCE-7M5M lens kit followed on 10 April 2026 rather than the body's date.
Recording mediaOne shared SD/Memory Stick slot; SDHC/SDXC UHS-ISlot 1 accepts CFexpress 2 Type A or UHS-I/II SD; slot 2 accepts UHS-I/II SD
PortsMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI Type D, microphone input and Multi Interface ShoeFull-size HDMI Type A; two USB-C ports, port 1 at 10Gbps USB 3.2 and port 2 at 480Mbps USB 2.0; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe with digital audio
Wireless connections2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth smartphone location linkingWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, including Wi-Fi 6E at 2.4/5/6 GHz where regional rules permit; Bluetooth 5.3; no NFC
Battery life detailNP-FW50; CIPA approximately 350 photographs with LCD or 310 with viewfinderNP-FZ100; maker CIPA claim approximately 750 photographs using the monitor or 630 using the viewfinder
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB power supplyIn-camera USB-C charging and power supply; USB Power Delivery supported
Dimensions120.0 × 66.9 × 64.4 mm; depth from grip to monitor 53.3 mmApproximately 130.3 × 96.4 × 82.4 mm maximum; 72.3 mm depth from grip to monitor
Weight detailApproximately 410 g body only; 453 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 610 g body only or 695 g with battery and memory card. Photography Blog's narrative mislabels 695 g as excluding battery/card; TechRadar lists 659 g. Main weight follows Sony's exact body-only specification.
MaterialsMagnesium alloy body with dust and moisture resistance; not guaranteed in all conditions–
In the boxNP-FW50 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable (Japanese specification); kit lens where selectedNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup, according to Sony UK

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