Sony Alpha 6500 vs Pentax K-500

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6500 Pentax K-500
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelAlpha 6500K-500
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6600
      MSRP$1400 (body only)Body with 18-55mm kit lens: $599.95/£449.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6500 Pentax K-500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.7 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels25.0 Megapixel16.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 51,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 6500 Pentax K-500
      ProcessorBIONZ XPRIME M
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 1792
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardGood, Better, Best
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha 6500 Pentax K-500
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points42511
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      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 6500 Pentax K-500
      Lens MountSony EPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6500 Pentax K-500
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6500 Pentax K-500
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.61x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6500 Pentax K-500
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps6.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp 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 6500 Pentax K-500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable)
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync+Redeye
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-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 SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6500 Pentax K-500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-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) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 6500 Pentax K-500
      DxO Low Light ISO14051087
      DxO Color Depth24.523.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.713.1
      DxO Overall Score8579
      Video Sony Alpha 6500 Pentax K-500
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min25 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6500 Pentax K-500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6500 Pentax K-500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      NFC
      Remote Control RMT-DSLR2 (sold separately) optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6500 Pentax K-500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 6500 Pentax K-500
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 53 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.09")130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.8 x 5.25"8.2 x 7.7 x 5.1"
      Package Weight1.77 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6500 Pentax K-500
      Battery PackNP-FW504 x AA
      Battery Life350 shots710 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 6500 Pentax K-500
      Self Timer 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor


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