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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 80 reviews

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Customers highly value the Alpha a6500's superior image quality and ease of use. Many appreciate its lightweight and compact design, making it ideal for travel. While some users found limitations with the flash and screen visibility in bright conditions, the camera's 4K video capabilities and low-light performance were also praised.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Camera for professional use.

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

    Purchased to upgrade from cybershot camera. Lens and image quality is great. Small frame makes it easy to travel with.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Camera quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Flash

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent camara

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

    Record button location and flash make a shade on the photos but excellent camara to starting

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    4k, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    1st camera

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

    1st camera. Easy to learn. I’m happy with the overall purchase and the 4K it offers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Flash

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great camera - very versatile

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

    Great camera, super amazing zoom, great crisp colors. one neg i would say is when you use the flash the lens get in the way and causes a black circle

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good item

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

    Camera was great. All pic was super clear and easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Takes great photos!

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

    Great camera! Easy to use... excellent quality photo/video!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What a camera!!

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

    This camera made my wife angry...until i took some awesome pictures of her that won me awards on a few sites that i uploaded them to. This camera has gotten me hired for photography jobs and it has paid for itself many tines over. Sony never disappoints.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Confusing menu, Fantastic 4k, Light weight

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

    If your looking for a light easily to carry system this is the one. Some of the challenges are making quick adjustments and getting through the menu. Proper DSLR is just more user friendly for adjusting on the fly. Also not quite sure about lens selection, its limited. Miss large aperture lenses. I'll update this in a few month after I become a bit more familiar with layout. Overall a highly capable camera that is light and accurate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simply Amazing

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

    This is an upgrade for me on a camera. I used to have the A6000 and loved it. After I purchased this A6500 and started using it, I can clearly tell the differences between the 2 models and the quality is amazing from the A6500. I am very happy with this purchase/upgrade!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best camera ever

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome, used for all your professional and non professional needs, why buy a starter camera, just pay a little more and get this camera and have everything you need to take photos, make commercials or movies.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good camera

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

    Got this camera for Christmas. It takes great pictures and has many functions I'm not familiar with. Watching youtube videos and learning the programable functions as i am a novice. Looking forward to improving my pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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

    Great picture in low light. Easy to use and compact.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality photos

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

    I upgraded from the a6000 and I am glad I did. The options on this camera are great and I can see a noticeable difference in the clarity of the pictures. I am much happier with this camera than the a6000.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camera awesomeness

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

    The A6500 is packed with features in a compact package. It's easy to use and takes fantastic pictures. I upgraded from the Mark V because I wanted the ability to zoom more and I couldn't be more pleased!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for family

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

    Having a big family means more celebrations. This camera takes great quality images we will be able to cherish. With wi-fi capability to share our images is one of the best features I love about the camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera

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

    This is a great camera with a small form factor. It's small size makes and very portable and travel friendly. The camera produces excellent quality video. I definitely would recommend this camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact and full of features

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Enjoying the smaller footprint of this micro 4/3 camera. Great sensor and lens choices. Looking forward to taking abroad to take pics on trip.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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

    I bought this a month or so ago and I travel with it everyday! Excellent for 4K videos and shoots at 120fps at full HD. Also take great quality pictures with a HDR for editing in post!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera all around

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

    Bought this camera for my wife a few weeks ago. Has been one of the best purchases I’ve made in awhile. Would highly recommend this camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exceptional camera

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

    To be honest this is a very good camera. The reason i returned it is because i wanted the A73. Its not a knock against this camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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