Canon 760D vs Sony A65

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 760D and Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 760D (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 760D was revealed 3 years later than the A65 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 760D matches up against the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 760D and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Canon 760D Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 760D features outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 760D against the A65.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 760D and A65 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 760D and A65.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger 760D is going to have an edge in sensor technology.