Sony A7c vs Sony A65
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Sony A7c vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Announced September 2020
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Replacement is Sony A68
Sony A7c vs Sony A65 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Sony A7c and Sony A65, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly close but the A7c (Full frame) and A65 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A7c was unveiled 8 years later than the A65 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A7c scores versus the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A7c vs Sony A65 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7c & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7c Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A65
A7c | A65 | |||
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Revealed | September 2020 | November 2011 | Fresher by 108 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony A7c
A65 | A7c |
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Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony A65
A7c | A65 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Sony A7c vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A7c has physical measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Compare the Sony A7c and Sony A65 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A7c vs the A65.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7c and A65 is 78 and 64 respectively.
Sony A7c vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7c and A65.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The A7c offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern A7c is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
Sony A7c vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A7c vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7c | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7c | Sony SLT-A65 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2020-09-14 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 122 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 509g (1.12 pounds) | 622g (1.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 740 photographs | 560 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,800 | $700 |