Sony A7R V vs Sony A65

Let's take a closer look at the Sony A7R V versus Sony A65, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the A7R V (61MP) and A65 (24MP) and the A7R V (Full frame) and A65 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The A7R V was revealed 11 years later than the A65 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R V being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A7R V matches up vs the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R V and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Sony A7R V Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R V provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs) and the Sony A65 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A7R V vs the A65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R V and A65 is 60 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R V and A65.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7R V using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7R V will provide more detail because of its extra 37MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer A7R V should have an advantage in sensor tech.