Sony today launched α6500 (model ILCE-6500), its latest mirrorless camera with CMOS sensor and fast Hybrid AF with speed of 0.05-second, employing 425 phase-detection AF points.
It has 5-axis optical image stabilisation, making it the first Sony APS-C sensor camera to offer all of the benefits of advanced in-body stabilisation, including a shutter speed advantage of approximately 5 steps 3 . It also offers touchscreen AF capabilities for focus point selection and adjustment.
Sony α6500 features and specifications
- 24.2 MP APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6 mm) 3:2 Exmor CMOS sensor with BIONZ X image processing engine
- Shoots in 4K and Full HD at up to 120fps
- 425 phase-detection AF points with High-density Tracking AF Technology
- Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) for stills and movies (0.05 sec)
- 11fps (Hi+) continuous shooting and 8fps (Hi) live-view continuous shooting
- In-body 5-axis image stabilization
- Supports Sony E-mount lenses
- 0.39 type (1.0 cm) XGA OLED XGA OLED electronic viewfinder
- 2.95 in (3.0-type) wide TFT LCD Screen
- Tough magnesium alloy, dust and moisture resistant body and robust lens mount
- Built-in stereo microphone, 3.5mm Stereo jack
- WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, micro HDMI
- Built-in flash
- Multi-slot reader for Memory Stick Duo/SD memory card
The Sony a6500 is priced at Rs. 119,990 for body only and will be available starting from this week in all Sony Center, Alpha flagship stores and major electronic stores across India.