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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A65

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R III
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R V
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
  • Released November 2011
  • Successor is Sony A68
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A65 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Sony A7R IV and Sony A65, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and A65 (24MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and A65 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R IV was revealed 7 years later than the A65 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A7R IV grades versus the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony A65

 A7R IV A65 
ReleasedJuly 2019November 2011More recent by 94 months
Screen resolution1440k921kSharper screen (+519k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony A7R IV

 A65 A7R IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony A65

 A7R IV A65 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R IV enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A7R IV compared to the A65.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A65 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and A65 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and A65.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7R IV having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will offer more detail because of its extra 37MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer A7R IV should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography information
Sony A65 Portrait photography information
88
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
Sports photography with Sony A65
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (670 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
Travel photography with Sony A65
74
good battery power (670 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography advice
Sony A65 Landscape photography advice
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (670 per charge)
has dual storage slots
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging details
Sony A65 Vlogging details
37
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony A65
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony SLT-A65
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-07-16 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9504 x 6336 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 32000 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 567 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665 grams (1.47 pounds) 622 grams (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 74
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 12.6
DXO Low light score 3344 717
Other
Battery life 670 photos 560 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two One
Retail price $3,498 $700