Sony a6500
$ BudgetTrending Down$750.00
tldr; Previous flagship APS-C. IBIS added. Dated but capable.
$750.00 on AmazonSentiment Breakdown
21%Positive
Positive
21%Neutral
71%Negative
8%Based on 377 Reddit opinions
Strengths & Weaknesses
Scores based on sentiment analysis of topic-related comments
Key Features
- 24.2MP APS-C Exmor sensor w/ advanced processing up to ISO 51.200
- Wide 425 phase detection AF points, Fast 0.05 sec. AF acquisition
- 5-axis in-body image stabilization steadies every lens. Silent Shooting
- 📸 Has IBIS
- ⚠️ Dated now
- 💰 Cheap used
- 👍 Still works
Sentiment Over Time
Historical Price Data
Sony a6500
Sony a6500
All-time low: $639(2025-01)
$146 below 90-day avg
What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Sony a6500
Best Praise
+3 pts“I use the 6500 and the newish 70-200 2.8 along with 1.4x tele. I am in love. I hike with it all the time. It’s lighter than when I was hauling around my 90mm macro lol”
r/SonyAlpha
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+5 pts“Idk who told you that the a6500 is "one of the best". It's like 4 generation behind. That being said you have to tell the camera where to focus. If you want the camera to guess that will cost you a bit more. Use AF-C and either Zone or Flexible Spot. On the first image it is not surprising the camera couldn't focus on the dog, it is waay too dark. The 2nd image looks to be in focus to me. Third is also too dark. Fourth is motion blurred, seems like your shutterspeed was too slow. Fifth looks like the camera focuse on the dogs body but it also got a bit motion blurred.”
r/SonyAlpha
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sony a6500 worth buying?
Previous flagship APS-C. IBIS added. Dated but capable.
What do Redditors love about the Sony a6500?
Redditors highlight: 📸 Has IBIS. ⚠️ Dated now. 💰 Cheap used.
What are the downsides of the Sony a6500?
Some criticisms include: "Idk who told you that the a6500 is "one of the best". It's like 4 generation behind.
That being said you have to tell the camera where to focus. If you want the camera to guess that will cost you a ..."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Sony a6500 has 377) tend to have more reliable scores.
377 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/4/2026