Sony A7III vs Sony a6500 - The ULTIMATE Showdown!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

WHICH CAMERA WOULD YOU GET????

[@tristanturner]

Looks like Im keeping my a6500

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Seriously!! It’s so good!!

[@GrizzlyThatHawk]

Subjectively the a6500 is better. The a7iii handles lowlight detail FAR better (and all details for that matter). Besides that everything else is slightly better on the a6500, in my opinion. I'm happier I got one now than ever before!

[@adrianthomas2132]

Both....!!!! Slight snag...i need to win the lottery first... 🤣

[@techplughd]

i have the a6500 and i love it but i wanna get into full frame and also need a b cam, so i think imma get the a7iii

[@caviarmedia3480]

If you cant make great content with a6500 and therefor are thinking of upgrading to a7iii. Don’t, cos its not the camera’s fault 😂

[@jasongohce]

Agree.

[@joselara4392]

Lol very true.

[@ivanteo1973]

Many people who take poor photos and videos switched to Sony, thinking the output will be better.

[@mjmesserli]

Exactly

[@Skully]

Amen!

[@dunnadidit]

Wow! I can’t believe how many times I either preferred the a6500 or at least felt like the difference was negligible. Nice comparison Sidney!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks homie! Yeah I was particularly surprised with the AF performance!

[@PaulFeinberg]

No kidding, it looked like the 6500 was faster at times in your video.....very interesting.

[@dunnadidit]

@Sidney - Yeah no doubt... I always try to convince myself I need to "upgrade" but I'm pretty stoked on how the a6500 held up here. Also, I got a notification that someone commented and said they wanted us to collab...but then they deleted it, so I guess they changed their mind 😔

[@dlewand691]

I agree! For me the 6500 had better color and the autofocus was way faster

[@SidneyDiongzon]

We’re collabing either way!

[@Riio821]

Had the a6500 since launch and have been itching to go full frame for both video and photo - this comparison has just saved me a lot of money! Thanks!

[@TheDescentPod]

Great review. What I liked is that you gave us real usage rather than what a lot of people out there do is talk endlessly of their opinions. Not that there's anything wrong with that but the side by side comparison was brilliant. I'm actually surprised by the a6500 quality it was very close, maybe even better! There were only a few areas I thought the a7III stood apart, mostly the rolling shutter and colour science I think. Good job man!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

The A7iii colour science is definitely hugely improved.. Take that canon!! 😂 .. Great comparison man, talking about the things people actually care about!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks Chris!!!

[@Studat]

That Sony A6500 is still a beast. Just proves that all the new cameras are on par. Even the A6500s low light was amazing. As for colour science, who cares. We edit them anyway.

[@RickyTinez]

The one thing that keeps me on my A6500/A6300 combo is buying into the pricier lenses that go along with full frame.. The only reason i want to move to the A7iii is for screen dimming and battery life. thanks for the super informative video

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!!

[@studiomangordon2933]

as an a6500 let me tell ya .. don't get sucked into the camera hype .. learn your NLE & invest in sharp glass .. get extra batteries ( like 10 should do it ) .. use the custom menu to change the record button to wherever u like (showing us where the record button is , is pointless b/c who uses that ) .. full frame is gr8 (especially for photos ) but won't stop u from making bangers with the a6500

[@SidneyDiongzon]

True words 🔥

[@FashionRoadman]

As an A6500 user this video let me know I don't have to upgrade yet.

[@derwin360]

The Fashion Archive same here 👌🏽

[@SixFilthy]

Honestly

[@kentao4]

So tempting though! Im going to resist the urge!

[@AkshayJoshiFilms]

A7iii looks better, but the A6500 is a beast nonetheless. Thanks for the vid, Sid :)

[@dominicwilkerson]

Is it just me or did the A7iii look slightly darker on most footage?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

It’s so much darker than it capturing colors and exposure more accurately. It’s hard to tell through KZbin, but a7III footage is definitely more balanced and more cinematic

[@dominicwilkerson]

@@SidneyDiongzon I'm in love with my a7iii but want an a6500 for talking head.

[@QuangNguyen-iq4tt]

@@SidneyDiongzon yeah Its true

[@eevhanantenorcruz4272]

i agree! the A6500 looks way better than the a7iii

[@ElvinMitra]

yes in my eyes it looks darker too

[@raybailey1651]

This is by far one of the best comparison video. To be honest I owned the A7III and now the A6500. For Video the A6500 is on part. I know it does not have the same color science at the A7III but with a little color grading in post it's easy to match footage removing the green tint. Sensor aside when shooting APS-C using ASP-C lens very little difference. There is also no 4K 60P in both. Besides full frame, color science and battery why pay an $1000 more for same video results?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@JasonVong]

Yo we should've collabed on this!!

[@francesjohnmartin5280]

Jason Vong you posted yours yesterday and now it's Sidney haha. Great work for both of you. You guys inspire me. 🤙🏻

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Seriously! Had no idea you were doing one, LOL. Next time bro....in a helicopter again 😉

[@tommy-vella]

Haha :) True Story. You had the same idea at the same time. I'm still pretty impressed with the Sony image quality aspecialy for video. Have you had a look at Max Yuryevs new video yet comparing the A7III to some other mirrorless cameras? I was shocked :)

[@YoungBlaze]

You guys are like the avenger team of the sony cams

[@PaulFeinberg]

I would dig this, both your personalities would work great together.

[@thatsginter]

still lovin the a6500 here, and these comparisons show just how close they are! would i get an a7III? sure, if i had cash to burn. ya the body is a great price for full frame, but damn those g master lenses ....

[@SidneyDiongzon]

It’s ALL ABOUT the lenses!!!

[@israelroycovarrubia3719]

Investing in the glass is definitely the way to go i was going to buy the a7iii but opted for the Sony 16-35 gm 2.8 and it makes the a6500 perfect!!!

[@ElReySupr3me]

The g lens is the make or break for me. I'm happy with my 6300 tho

[@webstermediasolutions8976]

Love the energy!!! I had the 6500 and upgraded to the A7iii. Very happy with my decision. Am definitely​ staying with the A7iii as my "A" camera and want another 6500 for my "B" and backup cameras!!! Thanks for the vid!!!!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@Houstnwehavuhoh]

Webster Media what was your main reason for upgrading? Currently looking at snagging the A7III. Have an a6500 and love it, think the a7 will benefit in certain areas for me, just unsure if those benefits are $2k justifiable.

[@peterpatenaude6684]

I actually like where the record button is on the a6500 because when I am recording a video of myself, the button is easy to access when the camera is setup on a tripod facing me. Likewise, I also record videos of printmaking in the darkroom, and because it's the only button on the side of the camera, it is very easy to find in the dark without accidentally hitting other buttons. Obviously, like with anything, these things always depend on how you most often use the camera, but for me, it's nice. Anyways, nice video- it was interesting to see how these two cameras stack up.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching Peter!!

[@rammendozapogi]

made me feel good abt my a6500. cant afford a7 lol

[@SidneyDiongzon]

The a6500 is such a reliable camera!!

[@tommy-vella]

True, for me the image quality is basically identical.

[@israelroycovarrubia3719]

Dude i love my a6500 i use the sony 16-35 gm 2.8 and the image quality is amazing! Yea the a7iii is also very dope and is better but the a6500 is not too far behind

[@byalexjoachim]

Feeling the same way

[@hanifmacca]

I just bought the a6500 yesterday. Upgraded from the a6000 and I'm in love with this thing so far!

[@FrenchieFries]

damn i just ordered the a7iii and have the a6500... i feel like i threw $4k+ at Sony for not much more... at the same time I've been looking at getting a second camera for such a long time and I'm sure I'll appreciate the more Pro features of the A7!! :\ good job Sony... nah for real the a6500 is still a beast and will make for a great reliable B cam

[@Houstnwehavuhoh]

FrenchieFries 5 months later.. worth getting the A7III? I have the 6500 and have been looking at the A7III. Shoot video primarily but still love taking photos. I’m torn!

[@IVAN3000]

two words rolling shutter

[@SamWasHere]

*Rolling shi*ter

[@SidneyDiongzon]

🤣

[@ruechel]

two more words: shut up

[@SidneyDiongzon]

You silly rascal you

[@presise1620]

Mannn that rolling shutter has me frustrated

[@paddington2063]

Specifically for video? A6500 is a huge bang 4 buck. I’d say the larger sensor and dynamic range makes a HUGE difference for photos. The dynamic range of the a63/500 makes them look like a half-step between raw iPhone photos and a dslr, where I’d say full-frame pushes a lot closer to dslr quality. Of course, the more money you out in, the better the result(especially with lenses) and for the long-term I’d get the a73. Currently looking to sell my a6500 and apsc lenses since I’m focusing more on photography, but can’t shell out the extra for the a7riii or a9.

[@kevindonnelly8862]

The way I look at it. A6500 is perfect . Cheap if you can get it second hand and use the extra money for some solid lenses. 16 sigma 30 sigma 16 -70 Zeiss. All these lenses are great glass. And it's about the user and How you utilize the power. Plus a6500 is so compact and the power it pacts is serious

I mean, from what I'm seeing the only major difference between the two is the sensor (bit sharper image, better iso performance in low light and that nice looking bokeh on the full frame). I feel like these two cameras are iterations of the "same type of camera" but one is for aps-c and the other for ff users. To me personally the only major benefit would be having a faster aperture when I need it. Which isn't worth the price difference. Of course if I could afford the a7iii I would definitely buy it but still keep my a6500 as a b-cam or my daily walk camera.

[@ChaseCharifa]

They are both awesome! I shoot with 2 A7iii for weddings and my brother will start helping me out when he gets his a6500. I think it would be a perfect 1-2 punch to be honest. A7iii main camera for events and shoots with the a6500 as a B camera. Also, a6500 is a perfect travel camera, so small yet so versatile.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

YESSSS!!! Totally agree with you!!

Hi, Do you think it would be a good idea to buy 6500 as B camera for videos?

[@charruaporelmundo]

2020, a7iii+ tamron 28-75 or a6500+ sony 16-55 2.8? if you just do stills?

[@richardpcrowe]

For still photography, I wish that the A6500 had a shutter speed of up to 1/8,000 second or an ISO 50 capability (or both). When I am shooting with the A6500 in bright conditions, I will often need an ND filter in order to shoot wide open with an f/1.4 or even occasionally with an f/1.8 lens.

[@ricsim78]

Whenever I get something, if I do not get the model I looked at and go for the model below, I sometimes get buyers remorse. I originally wanted the A7III 4 months ago, but ended up getting the a6500 instead. I have ever since kept thinking I should have waited (at the time, the A7III was hard to find in stock). And I have contemplated selling my a6500, lenses, and accessories and getting the A7III. But, after watching this video, not only did I save money, I got a camera which is 95% as good for half of the price (not even talking of lens costs, which would make it over double the price). I would love the FF sensor, battery life, and joystick without doubt. I would say the A7III is definitely the superior camera, but the a6500 is a better travel camera. The good thing is, apparently whichever you buy, you are getting a superior camera not held back because you did not buy their $2500+ model. Sony is not like Nikon or Canon, both of which severely limit their lower end models to make you desire their higher end offerings. You can literally get lost in the a6500 menu and there is so many options it is crazy (read: awesome). Awesome video (thank you!), but I can say this is the most fair comparison I have seen because a lot of other comparing the two made the a6500 look inferior often far inferior. I am glad to see I already have an amazing camera. I will definitely get the A7III, or the successor if it is out soon. As an aside, I REALLY like your LUTS and I will be looking into them to grade Slog3.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Awww, thank you so much dude!!

[@amybella]

2:47 I don't know if anybody noticed but the AF on the A7III completely falls apart against the A6500

[@domenicodionisio6834]

This is the best video comparison between the 2 cameras that I've seen so far! Nice! I think that overall the A73 is the better camera, but as an happy owner of the a6500 I don't think I'm going to switch soon. Mostly because of the Sigma 16mm 1.4 :-)

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Yeah that lens really makes the a6500 shine!!!

[@elvinlawcc]

Sigma 16mm F1.4 is amazing!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Yes it is!!

[@MrKamaraTV]

EXCELLENT video my bro. I swear I cannot wait to see you get to 100k followers and beyond - you’ve been such a help to everyone and MORE people need your positive influence!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much bro!!! Means a lot to me to hear this!!

[@slipstream4572]

Biggest difference was rolling shutter, Jelly on the a6500... amazed how it kept up thou on most other test

[@VictorLaforteza]

so much energy! love it. I have both. I really like the image quality on the 120fps that was the definite upgrade for me and the battery. 1 battery is sufficient enough for a full day of shoot.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching Victor!

[@gitithadani]

I got the a7r2 as the compliment to a6500. The visual video quality is excellent and I like its small form factor.

[@spritual_enlightenment]

No difference. We only need lenses for APS-C sensors.

[@predrag1]

It only slightly looks better in 1080 thats it

[@YourTechGuide.]

*lol sorry to say man but to be honest, the A6500 looks much better LOL ahaha lucky i didn't buy the A7III. I'll definitly keep my A6500 for a while and buy the Fujifilm XT3 instead.*

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching dude!

[@jasongohce]

Bro, your choice is my choice too..

[@KYLERHOLLAND]

Can't wait to watch this. 👀👀

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Woooo!!!

[@viyanmedia]

u missed one thing. full pixel read out(No pixel binning). a7iii 5k to 4k. but a6500 6k to 4k. I am a editior. So 6500 is better than a7iii in shooting video. sharper footages. and a7iii has warm colour profile as default. check it out. No capturing real nature color. Its a main thing.

[@billymurphy3]

The a6500 is great but the a7iii has advantages. Better highlight roll off, less green tint, more detail in the shadows. Not to mention the depth it provides is just super pleasing to me. The a6500 has a bit more sharpness in the background where the a7iii melts the background away. Looks like the rolling shutter was a bit better on the a7iii at the side to side of the fountain(though still not great lol) If you're a hybrid shooter, the photographer gets A LOT from the a7iii as well. I don't own it but I assume I'll be going full frame soon enough at this point.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Yep, 100% agree! Thanks for commenting!

[@batmanz.]

Use sigma 1.4 lenses on a6500 to get similar melted background.. Comparing g master on apsc and ff will create aperture changes..

[@PradyS18]

I regularly watch your videos. What i suggest for this video is that you should compare 'full frame camera with full frame lens vs aps-c camera with aps-c lens'. for ex. sony a7iii + 24mm f1.4 vs sony a6500 + 16mm f1.4 that would be perfect comparison for the camera results.

[@rijansapkota9531]

I really appreciate the way your cooperation.

[@ruechel]

Thank you Sidney for your informative and insightful reviews. They are appreciated. And thank you even more for keeping this under 10 minutes.

[@ronbpix]

Can't believe this! The a6500 can go head to head with the A7iii. From your vid, there's hardly any difference in most of the test. Since I'm in a budget, a6500 is the way to go!

[@kalcubemaster]

THE BEST COMPARISON VIDEO hands down ! thank you so much for this !

[@kristicifci5389]

Bro my opinion i like more 6500 cuz its kinda cheaper than 7iii btw when sony a7siii is coming up realising date

[@AbdulAziz-rc4nk]

how is the battery life and heating issue?

[@methiumsmusic]

@@AbdulAziz-rc4nk yeah i wonder that too

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Battery life on the a7III is waaaaay better

[@FernandoCanete]

I loved this type of comparasion! Straight to the point🎉

[@diversedad7954]

I'm a long time Canon shooter. Recently wanted to try out the Sony series considering the switch. I sold my old backup 5dm2 and bought a6500 knowing that either way I choose, it will still make a great backup/2nd camera. I'm blown away at how powerful this this little camera is. It has won me over and I'm selling my 5dm3 to buy the a7iii. Sorry Canon. You've fallen behind and let me down on not offering features I've wanted for a while now. I hate changing platforms but hey, they're just tools. I learn to be comfortable on the Sony in time.

[@andyskojavanovich1726]

Thanks Sidney For Making This Video. Your Awesome and Very Useful to See & Learn it My Point Of View for This .... Both Cameras Had a Similar Result But Not Same... Lets Check it out... 1. Both Cameras With Physical Size : a. A6500 (Tiny) b. A7III (Big & Tall) WIN FOR A6500 2. Both Cameras With G Lenses : a. A6500 (More Bokeh) b. A7III (Not To Much) WIN FOR A6500 3. Both Cameras With 4K or Reverse : a. A6500 (Same as for Me) b. A7III (Same as for Me Too) BALANCED 4. Both Cameras With Slowmo : a. A6500 (Same As) b. A7III (Same As) BALANCED 5. Both Cameras With Lowlight : a. A6500 (Better) b. A7III (More Better & Detail) WIN FOR A7III 6. Both Cameras With Rolling Shutter : a. A6500 (On 1080 Better Not 4K) b. A7III (4K & 1080 Better) WIN FOR A7III 7. Both Cameras With Image Stabilitation : a. A6500 (Same As) b. A7III (Same As) BALANCED 8. Both Cameras With Autofocus : a. A6500 (More Faster Than) b. A7III (None) WIN FOR A6500 9. Both Cameras With High Dynamic Range : a. A6500 (Little Bit Detail) b. A7III (Approaching Detail) WIN FOR A7III 9. Both Cameras With Produce Colours : a. A6500 (Yes One) b. A7III (Double Yes For it) WIN FOR A7III 10. Both Cameras With Sigma Lense : a. A6500 (Detail) b. A7III (More Detail) WIN FOR A7III 11. Both Cameras With Sharp Image : a. A6500 (Little Bit) b. A7III (More Detail) WIN FOR A7III 12. Both Cameras With Audio : a. A6500 (More Stereo) b. A7III (Little Bit Bigger On Right) WIN FOR A6500 13. Both Cameras With Menu System : a. A6500 (Better) b. A7III (Much Better) WIN FOR A7III 14. Both Cameras With Battery Life : a. A6500 (Fast Drain) b. A7III (Long Lasting) WIN FOR A7III 15. Both Cameras With Record Button : a. A6500 (Still on Side Corner) b. A7III (It Should Be) WIN FOR A7III As like as sidney said Im just not that smart, im just care about result. this is opinion of mine personaly with a different perspective. What do you think..??

[@chirantha]

Selling my canon gear as I type to move to Sony. I really hope Sony will release a new APSC version soon as the A6500 is not too far behind from A7iii given its age. I’m sure the A6700 or A7000 will have much similar performance compared to A7iii, the only difference being the sensor size. This is by far the bests comparison video I have seen for these two cameras!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@naughtyskweet6]

The rolling shutter effect is significantly improved. I was surprised at the difference!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Me too!

[@janneost]

Thx man! You made up my mind, I´m definitely keeping my a6500 until the a6700 appears from the shadows. Great comparison!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

WOOOOO!!! Yeah dude, it's a definite keeper!!

[@putinworkinnovatives4695]

The A6500 did really great, so for now I'ma keep mine...A7iii can wait for later!!!

[@technicyan]

I really saved lots of money too lol

[@iPhoneFilmsbyMaru]

I love the way you are comparing the cameras.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@iPhoneFilmsbyMaru]

Sidney Diongzon hi Sidney, do you think is it worth to buy the A6300 instead of A6500? Or should i go for A6500?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

a6500!!!!

[@GrizzlyThatHawk]

I gave this video a thumbs up right when you called me a nerd. I feel right at home.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

BAHAHAHA! Needs unite!!

[@Vivamentelivre]

Insane comparison video bro! Thank you!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you so much!!

[@hardene8888]

I don't have both but I'd prefer the a6500 .... was looking very carefully and yeah I will be picking that camera for video ... you really know you gadgets Sid ... great work on the review!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much! Glad this was helpful!!

[@jonathanl9466]

Really good comparison! No unnecessary talking, JUST the important things - the results! Thank you :D In my opinion this video shows how close the a6500 can get to their bigger brothers. And thats why its price-performance ratio is so insanly good! :o Cheers!

[@judescott8595]

Nice comparison. The background song is so epic. Like it so much!!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!!

[@HalfWayUp]

Idk if you ask me the 6500 really held its own , the 3 is improved In some substantial areas but all in all to the eyes of a consumer how far apart are theses upgrades really . I say invest in the lens for now if you have or are planning to get the 6500.All of the videos on my page are shot with a 6500 30mm 1.4

[@HBZERaviation]

I've an A6500 and sometimes I want to buy an A7 III or an A7 III/IV but the difference of the picture quality is not very noticeable and I think is better to invest in good lenses. Thank you for the video.

[@Zadehmohammad]

Very impressive the only thing is different between them is the colors in videos and photos is warm/light. But still the same sharpness. Great Review

[@PaulFeinberg]

A lot of area's I was surprised how good the 6500 compares in quality. I would still have to take an A7III over 6500 just for battery life and the overheating issues. Now when the 6700 (or whatever it will be called) comes out then we will see. Thanks for the video, nice job. I always love me some delorean time machine in videos!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much! Back to the Future FOREVER!!!!!!!!

[@PaulFeinberg]

Absolutely! #BTTFFOREVER.......Never gets old.

[@MitchellBeattie]

I currently have the a6500 but will purchase the A7iii soon as my main camera and use the a6500 as a backup. Price point, still think the a6500 is better but the big difference noticeable for me was the slow motion looked way better on the A7iii since it's using the full sensor. Both are incredible cameras though!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

That’s my combo!

[@MitchellBeattie]

@@SidneyDiongzon What's your fav gimbal for the a7iii...i'm thinking of picking up the weebill or waiting it out for heavier payload on the 3.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

For a long while the Crane 2. I’ll have to get a lighter lens for it to be used on the Weebill

[@Houstnwehavuhoh]

Mitchell Beattie did you end up getting the A7III? Worth it? Have the 6500 and love it. Just curious if the few benefits of the A7III are worth the upgrade. Also plan to keep the 6500 but nonetheless.

[@Houstnwehavuhoh]

Mitchell Beattie did you end up getting the A7III? Worth it? Have the 6500 and love it. Just curious if the few benefits of the A7III are worth the upgrade. Also plan to keep the 6500 but nonetheless.

[@Chisinau2023]

from the video I see that the a6500 has a better detail? I have an a6500, I understand that it's not worth changing on an a7iii? what do you think? what do you think after two years of use?

[@Erne47344]

Muchas gracias, tengo la 6500 y pensaba comprarme la a7III, pero después de esto esperaré.

[@j.robertproductions1422]

I am glad to see that the a6500 is still holding its own these days. I would only upgrade to the a7iii for pictures. Need me some of that sweet sweet Bokeh!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

It’s def bokehlicious!!

[@gkochanowsky]

Thanks for doing that comparison. Very interesting. I've got an a6500 and based on your video and the way I shoot, it wouldn't be worth it to me to just upgrade. Especially when the long awaited a7000 and a7S3 may be coming out in the next several months. If Sony adds 4:2:2 10 bit internal or external recording to either or both of those cameras that would be the clincher for me.

[@lbholmes425]

Great comparison review! I am a fan of the A6500... its become my on the go- go to!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much for watching Barton!!!

[@BenSterz]

Which one would you buy? A6500 or A6300 if IBIS and a touch screen isn’t a big deal and why?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

a6500 for sure!!!

[@LiquidNebula]

a6500. Trust me, you won'regret the improvements, quality and overall performance. Also, is better to spend the $$$ on the IBIS instead of worrying about OSS lenses. The touch screen is irrelevant lol.

[@journeymangiorgi7000]

For video, hands down a6500, because without the IBIS, you put a non-Sony lens like Sigma 16mm f1.4, which doesn't have in-lens image stabilization, then your handheld footage will be very shaky. For smoothest handheld experience (without a gimbal) pair it with any Sony OSS lens and this will give you the smoothest shots. Also for photography, in night time situations, you may want to shoot in lower shutter speeds, therefore, without any IBIS or optical stabilization, you will have to put the camera on a tripod to accomplish the shot without any blur.

[@chryseass.5143]

A6500 - worth the extra - don't discount the IBIS and I if I recall, Sony beefed up the camera in general between the two models. I had the a6000 and wasn't interested in the a6300 but was definitely pleased that I waited for a few more months and scooped up the a6500. But right now, I wouldn't buy either until I saw what asp-c camera Sony is about to release in time for the upcoming holiday season. Be a bit more patient!

[@qtben17]

A6500 is a very capable camera, tech-wise. Tho, not loving the rolling shutter + shaky 4k footage, green tint and color shifting in autoiso. 1080p is also soft as compared to canon. I use it as b cam now. Color correcting skin tones has been my main issue with it. Also Sid, ur skin looks a bit greener in this vid.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Yep, the a6500 is definitely on the green side. Nonetheless, a great b camera!

[@WENGZWORLDEntertainment]

Theyre very close honestly speaking when it comes to image quality, i did kinda think of getting the a7iii coz of its full frame now that i saw this video it made me think clearly that im keeping my a6500 and wait for the a7iii for the price to go down. Its also about the lens and the person behind the camera creating the content..a talented guy just like you sidney..👍

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Aww shucks! Thanks so much!!

[@ElvinMitra]

i love how fast the autofocus of the sonyA6500. thank you for the very useful video =)

[@ELJAGUAR]

Do you think in 2018 with all incredible options is still worth it the combo a6500 + sigma 18-35 1.8 (mc-11) ?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

I mean technology always gets better, but that combo still produces amazing imagery! It’s all preference I think.

[@ELJAGUAR]

thank you sidney! you always dropped entertainment reviews

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank so much!!!

[@recipiend5711]

Why not?

[@joshdiditt]

Question. Please Answer. I have a $2500 budget. Should I get the A7iii or the A6500. I will be using it for KZbin videos mostly and short documentaries

[@SidneyDiongzon]

A7III. Easy.

[@joshdiditt]

@@SidneyDiongzon Thank you!

[@rsmith02]

a6500 and used the rest for a gimbal, lenses, and tripod and audio gear. If you already have that gear, consider the A7iii. One advantage of the a6500 is the recording time hack which lets you shoot 4K indefinitely. Shutting down at 30 min is not good for documentary interviews.

[@joshdiditt]

@@rsmith02 thank you. I'm wondering though, do you think the 6500 will overheat recording indefinitely? Like around an hour?

[@Houstnwehavuhoh]

Man I’m struggling. I have the a6500 and I’m in love with it. Have been contemplating going the A7III route. Shoot photos but a ton of video. I’m a hobbyist that pulls in some extra cash from small projects. Mostly do lots of run n gun stuff. Honestly can’t decide if snagging the A7III is worth it. I do a ton of low light shooting, so I think there’s a benefit there, and I’d like the option of the HLG for video, yet have no true complaints with the CINE’s or SLOG’s. Have a combination of APS-C and Full Frame lenses as well. Outside of some of Sony’s funky color science things, and low light performance (tho it is great on the a6500 still), Im getting great results from the a6500. I’m torn if I’d truly benefit from the A7III. I think it’d make up for those times when I’m pushing the limits of the a6500. Anyone have any thoughts? Financials aren’t an issue, I’d keep the a6500 as a B-cam and a low profile camera for travel. Id snag a few more lenses for the A7III as well.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

I would wait a few more weeks until NAB for potential camera announcements! If anything else, upgrading to the A73 and keeping your a6500 as a b-cam would be a great combo!

[@Houstnwehavuhoh]

Sidney Diongzon thanks for the insight!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Anytime!

[@RafickBottse]

Thnxz sid i already have the a6300 after wachting this ill step up to the a7iii

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Nice!!!!

[@joshleonor]

Serious question: where do you hide your third hand?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

In my third pocket

[@MrCooperZockt]

What do you think so far of the Sigma 56mm f1.4? Could it be a good choice as an Portrait lens for the a6500?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Looks promising! I'm planning to review that soon!!

[@DigitalDashery]

The a6500 is a beast. The AF Responsive test was almost instantaneous, and the sharpness was amazing. WHOA!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

AF performance is pretty killer! Also, keep in mind that the a6500 is an APS-C camera, so whatever aperture is set on a a full-frame camera, you have to multiply that by 1.5x due to the crop factor of the a6500. That's why it "seems" sharper

[@MarlonKingShow]

So are you telling me other than rolling shutter, image quality looks almost identical? That is what my eyes saw. I know some of the minor upgrades and battery make the extra £500 worth it but then again you double the price of your lenses. I hope the monitor is better on the a7 iii also as seeing anything in sunlight is a pain. Thanks for the comparison. I wanted the a7 iii but bought the a6500 and this reminds me why!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful!

[@798125]

awesome comparison, fast and to the point, I love both my a7s II and a6500! I know it's not the a7III but it's full frame and both cameras do great. I use both at the same time for music video shoots and I can mix them both and it looks great in post!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@OmaGhomrawi]

I wish if you zoomed in and scale the footage 200 or 300% in 1080p to check which camera really produces sharper quality

[@dstudiomobile]

I'm a wedding video photographer, I like working light, I love 6500 as much as I bought 2 .. fast, light, precise, on first use a zoom 18-105 50 fps, on second use 35 1.4 sigma art (nikon) and 85 nikon 1.8 on metabones speedboster 0.7x all manual and always at 100 fps .... the perfect solution for the horrible sony colors I beamed it by buying EOSHD Pro Color 3.0 ... an indescribable quality step! wb always kelvin -3b -1m ,. This review is the only one that shows exactly the potential of the 6500 compliments

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching Davide!!

[@redappletv222]

Thanks for the video Sydney.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!!

[@alaa_sami18]

I’m thinking to buy a6500 , do you recommend it to me , I’m interested on neon photography and low light

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Go for it!

[@mikekomorous]

Great comparison, thanks for putting this video together. I’m not buying an A7iii now.

[@DekiaryCarter]

This is so thorough bro! Thank you for making this. I’ve been looking at getting a nice older model camera.

[@j.r.regenold9094]

Already being a Sony APS-C shooter, I would go with the a6500 ... if I were starting from scratch, probably the a7III. Good un-scientific review ..thanks a bunch.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Haha, thanks my dude!

[@MotorCity_LA]

So since you did this... what about A7III vs A6400...

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Maybe...

[@alimajazz]

a6500 with smaller size is absolutely going head to head with A7III. WOW that's some great engineering from Sony

[@Conceptx9]

The a7III has the new sony colour sience, and as far as I know the a6500 hasn't, but the colours look kinda same on your comparison shot?? Or it would be more visible when shooting nature or portraits (skin tone)? Or the a6500 got a colour update I missed?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

It is quite similar in most scenarios, but if you look really closely there’s def more green tiny on the a6500

[@chiragjagtiani9782]

Hey .. I couldn't figure that much differences between the two cameras, considering the price difference between the two (i own a a7iii). Am i right?

[@rsmith02]

Yep. Put the RX100 against them and you'd be surprised how close it is, at least in good light.

[@nicholastoo858]

Great review. Once the Siii comes out, add it in the mix.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!!

[@avene]

I tend to judge cameras by the results other people are getting with them. In which case, the A6500 wins. Plus it’s half the price of the A7 III. And the footage looked better in the comparison here too. Especially the focusing.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@lalitkalia4047]

Back on KZbin after a loooonnggg time and this video 🙌 you just nailed it bro ... just annnn 👌 nailed it ❤

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you so much!!!

[@lalitkalia4047]

@@SidneyDiongzon ❣

[@JonMcQueen]

Awesome review! As much as I’d like to get my first full-frame camera, and have it be the a7III, I’m a video shooter and holding out until the a7sIII is released. I currently shoot with the Sony a6500 & a6300, and after this comparison, makes me definitely want to Netflix & Chill until the a7sIII comes out. The a6500 definitely looks “good enough,” especially when you post to KZbin.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@jonathanwamble9340]

Wow! That was thorough. I’m impressed with the a6500! It held its own pretty well! I always root for the underdog anyway. Plus that’s the camera I have. Thanks for the review. Don’t think it’s worth spending the money on the upgrade yet!!!

[@jbrowse09]

Love this video! A7iii vs GH5 showdown nextttttt?!??? 🙏🏼

[@EdgarOliveiraTB]

i have the a6500 and just bought the A7 III. im not sure now if i should upgrade!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Or keep both like me!!

[@EdgarOliveiraTB]

I wish i could. The gear is expensive and I have to sell a6500 to pay a7 iii. I could not see much difference lol

[@EscapeSquad]

I have both the cameras and the things that you mentioned like the brighter screen the better colour science the improved eye af the low light capabilities the battery and some more things are making the a7iii a much better camera over all!the a6500 is still a beast though

[@chryseass.5143]

I agree - wouldn't go back now that I have the a7iii.

[@dennisolof9994]

Great video. Now I want to see how Sonys new APS-C compares to the a7iii when it is released. Because the a6500 was so close to the a7iii the camera I want is the new Sony APS-C but how long do we have to wait.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks Dennis!