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Canon SL2 vs Sony A65

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
85
Overall
72

Canon SL2 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Previous Model is Canon 100D
  • Refreshed by Canon SL3
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Updated by Sony A68
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Canon SL2 vs Sony A65 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SL2 vs Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL2 (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SL2 was released 5 years after the A65 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SL2 grades against the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Sony A65

 SL2 A65 
IntroducedJune 2017November 2011Newer by 69 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Canon SL2

 A65 SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Sony A65

 SL2 A65 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon SL2 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SL2 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SL2 compared to the A65.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and A65 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and A65.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SL2 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 Portrait photography factors
Sony A65 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
78
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 Street photography features
Sony A65 Street photography features
74
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
69
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery (650 shots)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
82
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 Travel photography highlights
Sony A65 Travel photography highlights
82
good battery (650 CIPA)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
68
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography details
Sony A65 Landscape photography details
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A65 as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
does not have image stabilization
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
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Canon SL2 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Sony A65
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Sony SLT-A65
Otherwise known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2017-06-29 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 gr (1.00 pounds) 622 gr (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 74
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 12.6
DXO Low light score 1041 717
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 560 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $699 $700