Upgrade Guide

Sony A6300→Sony A6500

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

A6300

£230 used

2016

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A6500

£345 used (+£114)

2016

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the A6300. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the A6500

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	A6300	A6500
Price	£230 used	£345 used
Released	2016	2016
Sensor	24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS	24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	4K/30p (full pixel readout, no crop), 1080p/120p	4K/30p (full pixel readout), 1080p/120p
Autofocus	425 phase-detect + 169 contrast-detect AF points — world's fastest at launch (0.05s)	425 phase-detect + 169 contrast-detect AF points, face/eye detection
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops (first Sony APS-C with IBIS)
Burst Rate	11fps	11fps
Battery Life	~400 shots (CIPA)	~310 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	361g (with battery and card)	453g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch)	3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Sony E-mount	Sony E-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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