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Canon 750D vs Sony A65

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
85
Overall
72

Canon 750D vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2011
  • New Model is Sony A68
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Canon 750D vs Sony A65 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon 750D versus Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 750D (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 750D was announced 3 years later than the A65 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 750D scores against the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Sony A65

 750D A65 
RevealedFebruary 2015November 2011Fresher by 40 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Canon 750D

 A65 750D 

Common features in the Canon 750D and Sony A65

 750D A65 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 750D vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 750D enjoys exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 750D against the A65.

Canon 750D vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 750D and A65 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 750D and A65.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger 750D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 750D vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 750D Portrait photography information
Sony A65 Portrait photography information
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
78
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 750D as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
71
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 750D Sports photography advice
Sony A65 Sports photography advice
61
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 shots)
82
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D Travel photography advice
Sony A65 Travel photography advice
66
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
68
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 750D Landscape photography info
Sony A65 Landscape photography info
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 750D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A65 as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
78
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
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Canon 750D vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Sony A65
 Canon EOS 750dSony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 750d Sony SLT-A65
Also called EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2011-11-15
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 19 15
Cross type focus points 19 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lb) 622 grams (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 74
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 12.6
DXO Low light rating 919 717
Other
Battery life 440 shots 560 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $749 $700