Canon 6D vs Sony A6500 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon 6D vs Sony A6500.

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.

	Canon 6D	Sony A6500
Megapixels	20.2	24.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	APS-C
Crop Factor	None	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	5472 x 3648	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Sony E
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	102,400	51,200
AF Points	11	425
Cross-type AF Points	1	425 phase
Continuous Mode	4.5fps	11fps
LCD	3.0" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,040,000 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	97%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.00x	1.07x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (30/25/24p)	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	Unlimited	231
RAW Buffer Size	17	110
Time Lapse	No	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/180	1/160
Startup Time	0.5s	1.3s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	Yes	No
Built- in NFC	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	1090 shots	350 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E6)	Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight	26.6 oz (755g)	16.0 oz (453g)
Size	5.7 x 4.4 x 2.8"	4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2012	2016

Canon 6D Advantages:

• Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than APS-C, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• ISO – 102,400 vs 51,200. – Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

• JPEG Buffer Size – Unlimited vs 231.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/180 vs /160.

• Built-in GPS

• Battery Life – 1090 shots vs 350 shots.

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Sony A6500 Advantages:

• Megapixels – 4.0 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Sony A6500 is a much better choice.

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A6500 has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• AF Points – 425 vs 11.

• Continuous mode – 11fps vs 4.5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD – it’s articulated.

• Touchscreen Support

• Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).

• Viewfinder Coverage – 100% vs 97%. 

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• RAW Buffer Size – 110 vs 17.

• Time-Lapse

• Built-in Flash

• Built-in NFC

• Weight – The Sony A6500 weighs 302g less.

• Size – The Sony A6500 is noticeably smaller.

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