Sony Alpha 6000 vs Sony Alpha 6500

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 6000Alpha 6500
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-6
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 6600
      MSRP$799 with 16-50mm Powerzoom$1400 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel25.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable appWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range0 to +20 EV-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points179425
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.05x1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fpsUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 301 Frames (JPEG) / 107 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      auto
      fill-flaw
      slow sync
      redeye reduction
      hi-speed sync
      wireless control
      Flash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable)
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 1006.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      DxO Low Light ISO13471405
      DxO Color Depth24.124.5
      DxO Dynamic Range13.113.7
      DxO Overall Score8285
      Video Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or PC RMT-DSLR2 (sold separately)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77")120 x 67 x 53 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.09")
      Weight (inc. batteries)344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.75 x 5.25"6.2 x 5.8 x 5.25"
      Package Weight1.48 lb1.77 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-FW50
      Battery Life360 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 6500
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, continuous 3-5 shot
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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