
The clearest difference between the Sony A7R III vs A6500 is in their sensor design.

Sony A6500: 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor.Sony A7R III: 42.4MP full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R sensor.Below we’ll compare the Sony A7R III vs A6500 across a few of the core specifications to see how they stack up. Yes, resolution will be greater from the Sony A7R III, but if you don’t need 44-megapixel images, perhaps the Sony A6500 is enough camera for you at a much smaller price tag.

How does one make a Sony A7R III vs A6500 comparison when they have vastly different sensors and had very contrasting price tags at launch? They may sit in different tiers of Sony’s Alpha range, but the full-frame A7R III and APS-C A6500 do share some similar features.
