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Canon 650D vs Sony A65

Portability
65
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Canon 650D vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Superseded the Canon 600D
  • Later Model is Canon 700D
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Successor is Sony A68
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Canon 650D vs Sony A65 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 650D vs Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and A65 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 650D was released 10 months later than the A65 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the 650D scores vs the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Sony A65

 650D A65 
IntroducedAugust 2012November 2011More recent by 10 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Canon 650D

 A65 650D 

Common features in the Canon 650D and Sony A65

 650D A65 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon 650D vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 650D features outer dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 650D vs Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 650D against the A65.

Canon 650D vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 650D and A65 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 650D and A65.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A65 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer 650D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 650D vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 650D
Portrait photography with Sony A65
75
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 650D
Street photography with Sony A65
69
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D Sports photography details
Sony A65 Sports photography details
58
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 shots)
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 650D Travel photography highlights
Sony A65 Travel photography highlights
64
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (440 shots)
68
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 650D Landscape photography highlights
Sony A65 Landscape photography highlights
63
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 650D
Vlogging with Sony A65
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
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Canon 650D vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Sony A65
 Canon EOS 650DSony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 650D Sony SLT-A65
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-08-20 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 575g (1.27 lbs) 622g (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 74
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 12.6
DXO Low light score 722 717
Other
Battery life 440 shots 560 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E8 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $498 $700