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The flagship APS-C camera gains five-axis image stabilization and touchscreen operation. A larger buffer and more processing power also help set it apart from the existing a6300. It will cost around $1400.
The a6500 is now the company's top-end APS-C camera, sitting above the a6300. It makes use of the same copper-wired 24MP sensor with 425 on-sensor PDAF points but gains a faster (LSI) processor to allow high speed operation. Sony also promises improved processing at high ISO settings, thanks to this new LSI.
The camera gains 5-axis image stabilization which continues to work in both stills and video. The system is rated as offering 5 stops of stabilization, by CIPA standard testing.
When used in conjunction with stabilized 'OSS' lenses, the in-lens stabilization takes over correction of the axes that is can stabilize, though Sony makes no claims for this adding to the degree of stabilization offered.
It also gains a touchscreen for faster operation, particularly in terms of AF point positioning. The rear screen works as a touchpad if you're holding the camera to your eye.
The buffer has been significantly increased, allowing the camera to shoot at 11 frames per second for around 300 JPEGs or 100 Raw+JPEG frames. Sony says this (presumably in combination with the additional processing power) also helps it offer a faster image review when you've been shooting large bursts.
It can shoot 4K video much like the a6300 but with the touchscreen allowing touch-to-pull-focus. The AF drive speed during video shooting can be controlled for smooth focus transitions. This autofocus ability is maintained across all the camera's video modes, including 1080/120p capture.
Beyond that, the camera's video capabilities are very similar to those of the a6300: UHD 4K at up to 100Mbps from 6K readout, meaning roughly 1. 54x oversampling in each dimension (2. 4x overall). The camera can also capture Full HD (1080) at up to 120p which is now offered as part of a feature that allows the camera to offer anything from 1fps to 120fps capture, for playing back as anything from 60x high speed to 1/5th speed slow motion.
Sadly, Sony is making no promises of improved rolling shutter, compared with the a6300 (suggesting it's a sensor read-out limitation, rather than one of processing).
Like the a6300, the a6500 has a mic input but no headphone socket.
The camera's menu has also been updated, which the company says will make it easier to search and navigate. At present, it does not appear that the camera can shoot uncompressed Raw.
Battery life is rated at 350 shots per charge when using the rear screen and 310 shots per charge when using the EVF.
The a6500 will be available for $1400/€1700 in the end of November and December for the US and EU, respectively.
Press release:
Sony Introduces New
New Flagship APS-C Sensor Camera Combines World’s Fastest AF speed1and Highest Number of AF points2 with In-camera 5-axis optical image stabilization, Touchscreen AF Operation, 24. 2 MP Exmor® CMOS sensor and more
NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2016 – Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world
As the latest addition to Sony1 AF acquisition time. Also shared with the 2 number of AF points on any interchangeable lens camera. The new model can shoot images at up to 11 frames per second with continuous autofocus and exposure tracking and up to 8 frames per second in a live-view shooting mode that makes it easy to track fast moving subjects, as it combines all of the benefits of an electronic viewfinder with the immediacy of an optical viewfinder.
The camera can shoot at these high speeds for up to 307 frames3 thanks to its expanded buffer, which, along with the fast response speeds described above, are all achieved with the support of a new front-end LSI chip that has been added to the camera. This new front-end LSI also serves to enhance both still and video image quality.
Additionally, the new 4. It also offers touchscreen AF capabilities for focus point selection and adjustment.
g photographers and videographers more control than ever before and a seemingly endless amount of creative possibilities. As our flagship APS-C camera, it far exceeds the performance threshold of any camera in its class, and many above its class as well. ”
Unmatched AF Capability
Sony1. It also features 425 phase detection AF points and High-density Tracking AF Technology, which significantly improves subject detection and tracking performance.
New for the 3, greatly increasing the chances to catch that decisive moment.
The camera’s 425 phase detection AF points, focusing tracking and accuracy are also available when using non-native A-mount lenses5 with Sony’s LA-EA3 mount adaptor. Additionally, it includes silent shooting, Eye AF in AF-C mode, AF in focus magnifier modes, Expand Flexible Spot AF and more.
5-axis Image Stabilization Provides 5 Steps Shutter Speed Advantage
One of the most exciting developments in the new odel6. This innovative 5- axis system provides a shutter speed advantage of 5 steps4, ensuring the full resolving power of the sensor can be realized, even in challenging lighting.
The shake compensation provided by the system works with a variety of lenses, including E-mount lenses without OSS (Optical SteadyShot) stabilization and A-mount lenses7 when used with a compatible mount adapter. When an E-mount lens with OSS is mounted, pitch and yaw are compensated in the lens and horizontal, vertical and roll axes are compensated in the camera body, resulting in optimal 5-axis stabilization7.
Also, with a simple half press of the shutter button, the effect of the image stabilization can be monitored in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen, allowing framing and focus to be accurately checked and continually monitored. This is available even when a lens is attached that does not have built-in shake compensation.
New Touch Screen Focusing
The new
Additionally, in a first for Sony cameras, the
Powerful 24. 2 MP8 Exmor CMOS Sensor, BIONZ X® Processor and New Front-End LSI
The new 9.
The image sensor employs a thin wiring layer and large photodiode substrate that maximizes light collection efficiency, plus copper wiring in its structure for outstanding read-out speed. The BIONZ X image processor and newly developed front-end LSI ensure superior image and video quality with low noise even when using higher ISO settings, in particular those at high sensitivity values where other cameras typically struggle. The LSI is also responsible for the expanded buffer depth for continuous shooting.
Professional Video Capabilities
The new lect 6K of information – approximately 2. 4x10 (20 MP equivalent) as many pixels as 4K UHD and then oversamples the information to produce high quality 4K footage with exceptional detail and depth.
Additionally, the 11 during video shooting, which records at a high bit rate of up to 100 Mbps during 4K recording and 50 Mbps during Full HD shooting, ensuring maximum detail and clarity in both video formats.
Other professional caliber video features include the ability to record Full HD at 120 fps at up to 100 Mbps, which allows footage to be reviewed and eventually edited into 4x or 5x slow motion video files in Full HD (24p) resolution with AF tracking.
New on the &Q) mode that supports both slow motion and quick motion. In this mode, frame rates from 1 fps to 120 fps can be selected in 8 steps for up to 60x quick motion and 5x slow motion recording12. Footage shot in this mode can be previewed after shooting without the need for PC-based post processing.
The camera also offers S-Log gamma recording13 for wide dynamic range shooting – approximately 14-stop latitude in S-Log3 gamma setting – and supports S-Gamut for a wider color space. Both options allow for greater creativity for processing video post-production.
Shooters also now have the ability to select, extract and save still images from movie footage directly on the camera. Approximately 8 MP images and 2 MP images can be pulled from 4K modes and Full HD modes, respectively.
Enhanced Operability and Reliability
The new er visibility.
New hardware features on the 14. It also has several design features that are borrowed from the well as a softer eyepiece cup for more comfortable usage.
On the software front, there is a new overall user interface, which allows for a much smoother process for searching and adjusting menu settings, as well two new metering modes – Highlight, where exposure metering is focused on the brightest area of the frame, and Entire Screen Avg, which maintains an average metering for the entire image.
The camera is Wi-Fi®, QR and NFC compatible and fully compatible with Sony’s PlayMemories Mobile™ applications15 available for Android16 connection to a compatible mobile device and an updated menu structure to deliver a smoother navigational experience.
Pricing and Availability
The Sony
There is also a new genuine leather body case (model LCS-EBG) that will ship in November and a new eyepiece cup (model FDA-EP17) that will be launched at a later date.
Notes:
Among interchangeable-lens digital cameras equipped with an APS-C image sensor as of October 2016, based on Sony research, measured using CIPA-compliant guidelines, and internal measurement method with an E PZ 16-50mm F3. 5-5. 6 OSS lens mounted, Pre-AF off and viewfinder in use.
Among digital cameras as of October 2016, based on Sony research.
With “Hi” continuous shooting mode and “Fine” image quality.
Based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1. 8 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.
A-mount lenses with SSM or SAM only. Users can choose phase-detection AF or contrast-detection AF in AF System menu. “Phase-detection AF” is not available during movie shooting. AF-C in AF System menu is available only with “Contrast-detection AF” selected, but no motion tracking is performed during continuous shooting (Hi+, Hi, Mid).
Excluding grip, frontal-view size and main body thickness are the same as for the
All 5-axis stabilization is performed in-camera when SEL90M28G is mounted
Approximate effective MP
Standard ISO range: 100-25600 for stills and movies. Expandable up to ISO 51200 for stills only.
In 24p recording. Approx. 1. 6 times in 30p recording.
SDHC/SDXC memory card of Class 10 or higher is required for movie recording in XAVC S format. UHS-I (U3) SDHC/SDXC card is required for 100Mbps recording.
Sound cannot be recorded. SDHC/SDXC memory card of Class 10 or higher is required.
S-Log2 and S-Log3 are premised on processing pictures.
With the electronic front curtain shutter, under internal test conditions of Sony.
Use the latest version of PlayMemories Mobile
Can be connected via Bluetooth with smartphones featuring (as of the date of release)
Sony Alpha a6500 specifications
PriceMSRP$1400 (body only)Body typeBody typeRangefinder-style mirrorlessBody materialMagnesium alloySensorMax resolution6000 x 4000Image ratio w:h3:2, 16:9Effective pixels24 megapixelsSensor photo detectors25 megapixelsSensor sizeAPS-C (23. 5 x 15. 6 mm)Sensor typeCMOSProcessorBionz XColor spacesRGB, Adobe RGBColor filter arrayPrimary color filterImageISOAuto, 100-25600 (expandable to 51200)Boosted ISO (maximum)51200White balance presets8Image stabilizationSensor-shiftImage stabilization notes5-axisUncompressed formatRAWJPEG quality levelsExtra fine, fine, standardFile format
JPEG (Exif v2. 3)Raw (14-bit Sony ARW)
Optics & FocusAutofocus
Contrast Detect (sensor)Phase DetectMulti-areaCenterSelective single-pointTrackingSingleContinuousTouchFace DetectionLive View
Autofocus assist lampYesManual focusYesNumber of focus points425Lens mountSony EFocal length multiplier1. 5×Screen / viewfinderArticulated LCDTiltingScreen size3″Screen dots921,600Touch screenYesScreen typeTFT LCDLive viewYesViewfinder typeElectronicViewfinder coverage100%Viewfinder magnification0. 7×Viewfinder resolution2,359,296Photography featuresMinimum shutter speed30 secMaximum shutter speed1/4000 secMaximum shutter speed (electronic)1/32000 secExposure modes
iAutoProgramAperture priorityShutter priorityManual
Built-in flashYesFlash range6. 00 m (at ISO 100)External flashYes (via hot shoe)Flash modesFlash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync. , Slow Sync. , Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, WirelessFlash X sync speed1/160 secDrive modes
SingleContinuous (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo)Self-timerBracketing
Continuous drive11. 0 fpsSelf-timerYesMetering modes
MultiCenter-weightedHighlight-weightedSpot
Exposure compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)AE Bracketing±5 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)WB BracketingYes (3 frames, H/L selectable)Videography featuresFormatMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SModes
3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H. 264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H. 264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H. 264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H. 264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H. 264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H. 264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H. 264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H. 264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H. 264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H. 264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H. 264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H. 264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H. 264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H. 264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H. 264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H. 264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H. 264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H. 264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H. 264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H. 264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H. 264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 16 Mbps, MP4, H. 264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 6 Mbps, MP4, H. 264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H. 264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H. 264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 16 Mbps, MP4, H. 264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H. 264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H. 264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H. 264, Dolby Digital1280 x 720 @ 25p / 6 Mbps, MP4, H. 264, AAC
MicrophoneStereoSpeakerMonoStorageStorage typesSD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro DuoConnectivityUSB
USB 2. 0 (480 Mbit/sec)HDMIYes (micro-HDMI)Microphone portYesHeadphone portNoWirelessBuilt-InWireless notes802. 11b/g/n + NFCRemote controlYes (via smartphone)PhysicalEnvironmentally sealedYesBatteryBattery PackBattery descriptionNP-FW50Battery Life (CIPA)350Weight (inc. batteries)453 g (1. 00 lb / 15. 98 oz)Dimensions120 x 67 x 53 mm (4. 72 x 2. 64 x 2. 09″)Other featuresOrientation sensorYesGPSNone. dpreview.com
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