Sony A6500 vs Sony A77 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Sony A6500 vs Sony A77 II. Both cameras feature a 24MP sensor and are pretty similar, but the A77 II takes A-mount lenses, so this buying decision should also come down to what lenses you want to buy.

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	A77 II
Megapixels	24.2	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	Yes - 5-Axis	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony A
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	51,200	50 - 51,200
AF Points	425	79
Cross-type AF Points	425 phase	15 cross-type
Continuous Mode	11fps	12fps
LCD	3.0" - Articulating	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	921,600 dots	1,229,760 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	EVF	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.07x	1.09x
Video Resolution	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/24p)
	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)	1440x1080 (30p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	No
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	26
RAW Buffer Size	110	28
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/160	1/250
Startup Time	1.3s	0.8s
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	480 shots
Battery Included	Yes (NP-FW50)	Yes (NP-FM500H)
Weight	16.0 oz (453g)	22.8 oz (647g)
Size	4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1"	5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2014

Sony A6500 Advantages:

• AF Points – 425 vs 79.

• Touchscreen Support

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 231 vs 26. Useful for long bursts.

• RAW Buffer Size – 110 vs 28.

• Weight – The Sony A6500 weighs 297g less.

• Size – The Sony A6500 is noticeably smaller.

The A6500 has a lot more AF points, touchscreen support, 4K video recording, way bigger buffer and it’s also more compact to carry around.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Sony A77 II Advantages:

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 11fps. It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

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

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

• Battery Life – 480 shots vs 350 shots.

The older A77 II doesn’t really look that amazing compared to the A6500, but if you prefer A mount lenses, it’s still a good choice.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.