Sony A6500 vs Sony A7 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Sony A6500 vs Sony A7 II. They cost nearly the same, but the A7 II has a full frame sensor while the A6500 features an APS-C sensor and is a lot faster.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Sony A6500	Sony A7 II
Megapixels	24.2	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	Full Frame
Crop Factor	1.5x	None
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	Yes - 5-Axis	Yes
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	51,200	50 - 51,200
AF Points	425	117
Cross-type AF Points	425 phase	117 phase
Continuous Mode	11fps	5fps
LCD	3.0" - Articulating	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	921,600 dots	1,228,800 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	EVF	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.07x	0.71x
Video Resolution	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/30/24p)
	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD or MS Pro	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	231	52
RAW Buffer Size	110	28
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/160	1/250
Startup Time	1.3s	1.7s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	350 shots	350 shots
Battery Included	Yes (NP-FW50)	Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight	16.0 oz (453g)	21.13 oz (600g)
Size	4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1"	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2014

Sony A6500 Advantages:

• AF Points – 425 vs 117.

• Continuous mode – 11fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• Touchscreen Support

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 231 vs 52. Useful for long bursts.

• RAW Buffer Size – 110 vs 28.

• Built-in Flash

• Weight – The Sony A6500 weighs 147g less.

• Size – The Sony A6500 is noticeably smaller.

If you need 4K video, the A6500 already wins. It’s got a better AF system, touchsreen, 4x bigger JPEG and RAW buffers and is smaller too.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Sony A7 II Advantages:

• Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than APS-C, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs /160.

If you prefer the look of a full frame sensor, the A7 II is your cheapest full frame Sony mirrorless.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.