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A6500 vs ZV-E10 II
Quick take: The ZV-E10 II has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A6500 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A6500 — Travel, Street & Versatile Everyday Photography: The first Sony APS-C with IBIS — the A6500 added in-body stabilisation, touch AF, and a far deeper buffer to the A6300's already strong formula.
ZV-E10 II — Youtube & Content Creation: Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
Who should buy what
A6500 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want IBIS in a compact weather-sealed E-mount body
- A6300 owners who need the stabilisation or touch AF the A6300 lacked
- Street and documentary photographers who want a capable compact with weather sealing
- Sony E-mount shooters looking for a capable used body at an accessible price
ZV-E10 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A6500Sony · 2016 | ZV-E10 IISony · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £345 usedBest | £824 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p (full pixel readout), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Cinetone, 10-bit, S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | 425 phase-detect + 169 contrast-detect AF points, face/eye detection | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops (first Sony APS-C with IBIS) | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalentBest |
| Weight | 453g (with battery and card) | 293g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 120.0 × 66.9 × 53.3mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A6500
ZV-E10 II
Portrait
6.6/10
6.8/10
Street
7.1/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
5.1/10
6.1/10
Documentary
5.8/10
7.5/10
Sports & Action
6.6/10
6.6/10
Landscape
5.5/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
7.3/10
7.2/10
Casual
4.8/10
6.4/10
Food
6.3/10
6.9/10
Macro
5.7/10
5.7/10
Architecture
5.4/10
5.9/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
5.7/10
Vlogging & Video
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7.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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