SmallRig 4348
SmallRig
31 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a6500 Black 2016
Sony
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SmallRig 4348
No customer feedback yet
Sony Alpha a6500 Black 2016
68 out of 100 high confidence 36 reviews
The Sony a6500 draws strong praise for its compact design, 4K video quality, and fast autofocus, but a vocal minority of users report serious autofocus reliability issues that produce consistently blurry photos in auto mode. While many photographers love its low-light performance and IBIS, concerns about battery life, rolling shutter, missing accessories, and a stiffer lens mount appear in several reviews. Overall, the camera is well-regarded for its features, though quality control and the lack of GPS are notable frustrations.
Pros
- Excellent 4K video quality
- Compact and lightweight body
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Great low-light performance
- In-body image stabilization (IBIS)
Cons
- Serious autofocus issues in auto mode
- Blurry photos reported by multiple users
- Short battery life
- Rolling shutter effect
- Stiff lens mount compared to NEX
Autofocus reliability 8
Video quality 6
Battery life 4
Build quality 5
Gps functionality 3
Image quality 10
Scores
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Video
Wedding Events
Beginner
Streaming
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Vlogging
Specifications
| SmallRig 4348 | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | — | Exmor CMOS |
| Size | — | aps-c |
| Megapixels | — | 24.200000762939453 MP★ |
| ISO Range | — | 100★ |
| Processor | — | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 425Contrast Detection: 169 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | — | 11 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | — | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 30 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✗ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | — | XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | — | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✓★ |
| Articulating | — | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.16 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C★ | Micro-USB |
| HDMI | — | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
SmallRig 4348
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Sony Alpha a6500 Black 2016
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sensor (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
SmallRig 4348
Sony Alpha a6500 Black 2016
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a6500
Scores 77 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 31 specs.
