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Sony - Alpha a6500 Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black

Model:
ILCE6500/B
SKU:
5655633
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Your price for this item is $1,199.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 264 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers admire the Alpha a6500's superior image quality, compact size ideal for travel, and impressive autofocus capabilities. Many appreciate its lightweight design and the inclusion of in-body image stabilization. However, some users point to shortcomings in battery life and the functionality of the touchscreen. A few also express concerns about the camera's price point and the cost of associated lenses.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Great camera for everyone! Enjoying it so far!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been using this camera almost every weekend and every photo opportunity I have. Performs as expected and so far no issues. Great buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • High value shooter

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I crushed wildlife with the 70-200gm 2x tell and the a6500. The autofocus locked onto birds in flight and fired of shot after shot with a huge buffer.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • LOVE THIS CAMERA

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    THIS CAMERA IS AWESOME! I BOUGHT THIS CAMERA INTENTIONALLY FOR A B CAMERA TO MY AS7II, BUT I HAVE BEEN USING THE 6500 MORE THAN MY A7S.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Still worth it in 2018

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is worth every penny even leading into 2019. Only downside is the back screen dimming during 4k in sunlight

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this camera for my budding photographer and it is the best investment Ive made. Clear sharp and very user friendly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    This isn't all what I thought it would be.

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The camera is ok, I thought that I was getting a camera with better picture quality. The amount of money I spent on this camera really wasn't worth. I wish I could return it, so I could search for better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    I don't know if it's worth the money yet

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm not sure if it's worth the money or not yet. However, I have had it longer now than the A6000 and so far I like the A6000 better than the 6500, but maybe I just need longer on it still. Not worth the price jump to me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We upgraded my husband's camera and he loves it. He is still learning the features but he hasn't put it down.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • This is a great camera and easy to use.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera shoot great pictures. I used this camera with the 18-105mm lens and produced awesome photos.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this camera and it's features. Comoact, lightweight, mirrorless and burst mode were the most important to me.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Cool. All the bells and whistles on this model.

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    All the bells and whistles on this model. Wish for more compatibility with Zhiyun Weebill.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • awesome.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Much faster than ever other sony mirrorless( in terms of interface ) besides the A9 would definitely reccomend.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great camera for video

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As a long time Sony alpha user, this one has got to be the best one so far for the cropped sensor video shooters

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera works like a dream. The mirror less optics are superior to other DSLR. Highly recommend this camera

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great 4K Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As an aspiring videographer I suggest this camera to anyone looking to get into videography.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I went from the A6000 to this camera and I love its touch focus option..simply an amazing camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great camera for pics of homes

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this camera for the photographer that doesn't know how to operator a professional one.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • The best

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely love it, for a beginner getting into photography more seriously

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent body but little expensive

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It will do well at both still and videos, amazing focus speed and stabilizer work. Nice camera if you have third party lenses. Also the new color science in this camera picks skin colors nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Camera!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    All the features of a professional camera without the prices. Tremendous photos and videos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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