Sony A500 vs Sony A65
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Sony A500 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched August 2009
- Refreshed by Sony A560
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Released November 2011
- Updated by Sony A68
Sony A500 vs Sony A65 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Sony A500 vs Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A500 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A500 was brought out 3 years before the A65 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the A500 matches up versus the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A500 vs Sony A65 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A500 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Sony A65
A500 | A65 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony A500
A65 | A500 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 27 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A500 and Sony A65
A500 | A65 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Sony A500 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A500 has got physical measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Look at the Sony A500 vs Sony A65 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A500 vs the A65.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A500 and A65 is 63 and 64 respectively.
Sony A500 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A500 and A65.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A65 to resolve extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A500 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2009-08-27 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 630 grams (1.39 lbs) | 622 grams (1.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 64 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 772 | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 520 shots | 560 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $638 | $700 |