Let’s compare the Sony a7R III vs Sony a6500.

We compare all the important specs of each camera. Down below, you can see the new improvements and which camera is better for your needs.

Feature/Models

Sony A7R III

Sony A6500
Megapixel 42.2 MP 24.2 Megapixel
Sensor size Full frame (36 x 24 mm) APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
Image processor Bionz X Bionz X
Low pass Filter No Yes
AF system Contrast detect+ Phase detect Contrast Detect+ Phase Detect
AF points

399 phase detection AF points

Contrast AF points: 425

 Phase Detection: 425
Contrast Detection: 169
ISO 100-102400 64 – 51200
Shutter speed  1/8000 to 30 sec 30sec-1/32000
Image Stabilization 5-axis 5-axis
Continuous shooting speed  10 fps 11 fps
Video 4K @ 30fps 4K Video at 30 fps (3840 x 2160)
Display 3″ Rear Screen Tilting  LCD (1,440,800) 3.0″ 921.6k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Hot shoe  Yes  Yes
Wireless Built-in Built-in
Environmentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery life  650 shots 350 shots
Weight 657 g 453 g
Size  127 x 96 x 74 mm 120 x 67 x 53 mm

Sony A6500 advantages:

  • LESS EXPENSIVE
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • IN-CAMERA PANORAMAS:
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • INTERNAL FLASH: INTERNAL FLASH vs NONE
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • LIGHTER WEIGHT: 453G vs 657G
    Lighter weight
  • HAS ANTI-ALIASING FILTER
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • FASTER JPEG SHOOTING: 11.1 FPS vs 10.0 FPS
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • BIGGER JPEG BUFFER: 231 vs 76 SHOTS
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • FASTER RAW SHOOTING: 11.1 FPS vs 10.0 FPS
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • BIGGER RAW BUFFER: 110 vs 76 SHOTS
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

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Sony A7R III advantages:

  • LARGER SENSOR: 35MM vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • BIGGER PIXELS: ~ 4.51 vs 3.92 MICRONS
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • HIGH-RESOLUTION COMPOSITE
    Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
  • BUILT-IN BLUETOOTH
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • LONGER STILLS BATTERY LIFE: 650 vs 350 SHOTS
    Capture more photos
  • HIGHER MAX FLASH SYNC: 1/250 vs 1/160 SEC
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • MORE VIEWFINDER MAGNIFICATION: 0.78X vs 0.70X
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • MORE PIXELS: 42.4 vs 24.2 MEGAPIXELS
    Higher resolution photos
  • DUAL CARD SLOTS
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • HEADPHONE JACK
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • LACKS ANTI-ALIASING FILTER
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • FASTER SHUTTER: 1/8000 vs 1/4000 SEC
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • HIGHER EXTENDED ISO: 102400 vs 51200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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