Sony A9 vs Sony A65

Following is a in depth overview of the Sony A9 versus Sony A65, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the A9 (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very well matched but the A9 (Full frame) and A65 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The A9 was unveiled 5 years after the A65 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the A9 matches up vs the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A9 features exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony A9 versus Sony A65 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A9 and the A65.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A9 and A65 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A9 and A65.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The A9 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer A9 will have a benefit in sensor tech.