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Sony QX1 vs Sony A65

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
85
Overall
72

Sony QX1 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony A65
(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
  • Announced November 2011
  • New Model is Sony A68
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Sony QX1 vs Sony A65 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony QX1 and Sony A65, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The QX1 was introduced 2 years later than the A65 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the QX1 grades vs the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony A65

 QX1 A65 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014November 2011Fresher by 35 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony QX1

 A65 QX1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kClearer display (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony A65

 QX1 A65 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Sony QX1 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony QX1 has got physical measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sony QX1 and Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the QX1 against the A65.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and A65 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the QX1 and A65.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A65 to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher QX1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A65 as a Portrait photography camera
66
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
78
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography factors
Sony A65 Street photography factors
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony QX1
Sports photography with Sony A65
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
82
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A65 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
68
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography details
Sony A65 Landscape photography details
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
small screen (")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony QX1
Vlogging with Sony A65
32
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
78
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
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Sony QX1 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony A65
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha QX1 Sony SLT-A65
Type Lens-style Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-09-03 2011-11-15
Physical type Lens-style Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5456 x 3632 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 16000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing - 3 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 622g (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 440 shots 560 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $700