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Sony A500 vs Sony A65

Portability
63
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony A500 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony A500
(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
Sony A65
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Sony A65

 A500 A65 

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony A500

 A65 A500 
ReleasedNovember 2011August 2009Newer by 27 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A500 and Sony A65

 A500 A65 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Sony A500 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A500 and A65 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Sony A500 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A500 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony A500 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A500 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A500 Portrait photography features
Sony A65 Portrait photography features
63
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A500 as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A500 Sports photography information
Sony A65 Sports photography information
51
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery (520 shots)
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A500
Travel photography with Sony A65
43
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (520 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
68
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A500 Landscape photography info
Sony A65 Landscape photography info
60
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery (520 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A500 Vlogging info
Sony A65 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
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Sony A500 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A500 and Sony A65
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500Sony SLT-A65
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