Sony ILCE 6500M 12MP DSLR Camera vs Sony Alpha a7 24.3MP Digital Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels12 MP24.3 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionAAA Battery
Display Type-TFT
general
BrandSonySony
ModelILCE 6500M 12MP DSLR CameraAlpha a7 24.3MP Digital Camera
Model NameILCE 6500MAlpha A7
ColorBlackBlack
SLR VariantBody With Single Lens (Sel 18135)-
TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels12 MP24.3 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)5.3 x 12 x 6.7 cm126.9 x 94.4 x 54.8 mm
Lens AttachmentSEL 18135-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Weight-474 GM
Face Detection-Yes
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Maximum ISO6400 ISO25600 ISO
Maximum FPS11-
Sensor Size-35.8 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Technology-Exmor CMOS sensor
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
Viewfinder MagnificationApprox. 1.07xApprox. 0.71 x with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1
Viewfinder Eye Point23 mm27 mm
View Finder Type-XGA OLED, 1.3 cm 0.5 type electronic viewfinder colour
Viewfinder Coverage-100%
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment--4.0 to +3.0 m -1
focus features
Focus ModeAF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C ( Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual FocusFast Hybrid AFphase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF
Focus Points42535 mm full frame 117 points phase-detection AF, APS-C 99 points phase-detection AF / 25 points conotrast-detection AF
Focus Range-EV 0 to EV 20 ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached
Auto Focus-Yes
Metering Modes-Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
White Balancing-Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight, Flash, Color Temperature 2500 to 9900K & Color Filter G7 to M7 15 steps, A7 to B7 15 steps, Custom / Underwater
Panorama Type-Sweep Panorama
Other Focus Features-Lock-on AF, Eye AF, Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-start AF and AF micro adjustment both only available with optional LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached, AF illuminator built-in, LED type, range approx. 0.30-3 m, AF ON
exposure features
Exposure Compensation+/- 5.0EV(1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)+/- 5.0EV1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable with exposure compensation dial +/- 3EV 1/3 EV steps
Exposure Mode-AUTO iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE P, Aperture priority A, Shutter-speed priority S, Manual M, Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie
AE Lock/Exposure Lock-Yes
Spot Meter-Yes
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane typeElectronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Speed-Still images1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies 1/8000 to 1/4 1/3 steps, NTSC up to 1/60 in AUTO mode up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode, PAL up to 1/50 in AUTO mode up to 1/25 in Auto Slow Shutter mode
Self-timer-Yes
Continuous Shots-5fps in Speed Priority Continuous Shooting mode
flash features
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesFlash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless control5, Hi-speed syncFlash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction on/off selectable, Hi-speed sync.*1, Wireless control*1
Flash Compensation-3.0 EV switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps
image features
Slow MotionYes-
Image Format-JPEG DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF baseline compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.3 format
Maximum Resolution-6000 x 4000
Image Stabilizer-Yes
Image Sizing-35 mm full-frame L 6000 x 4000 24M M 3936 x 2624 10M S 3008 x 2000 6.0M, APS-C L 3936 x 2624 10M, M 3008 x 2000 6.0M, S 1968 x 1312 2.6M
Image Processor-BIONZ X
display features
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Display Type-TFT
Display Resolution-921,600 dots
LCD Display-TFT
LCD Display Image Resolution-921600 dots
Other Display Features-Graphic Display, Display All Info., No Disp. Info., Histogram, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting information for viewfinder mode
connectivity features
GPSNo-
WifiYes-
Wireless ConnectivityYes-
storage and power features
Battery TypeLithium ionAAA Battery
Upgradable Memory-Yes
Card Type-Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick XC-HG Duo SD memory card, SDHC memory card UHS-I compliant, SDXC memory card UHS-I compliant
Batteries Included-Yes
Battery Life-Approx. 270 shots viewfinder / Approx. 340 shots LCD screen CIPA standard*11
lens features
Lens Mount-E-mount
Compatible Lens-Sony E-mount lenses
Dust Reduction-Yes
audio and video features
Microphone-Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-CG50/XLR-K1M sold separately
Speaker-Built-in, monaural
Audio Features-AVCHD Dolby Digital AC-3 2ch, MP4 MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Video Format-AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4
modes and functions features
Drive Modes-Single shooting, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority Continuous shooting, Self-timer 10/2 sec.. delay selectable, Self-timer Cont. 10 sec.. delay, 3/5 exposures selectable, Bracketing Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO
Scene Modes-Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur
Macro Mode-G7 to M7 15 steps, A7 to B7 15 steps

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