Sony a1 vs Sony A65

Here, we are contrasting the Sony a1 and Sony A65, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and A65 (24MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and A65 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The a1 was introduced 9 years later than the A65 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the a1 grades versus the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are available at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony a1 has got outer measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

See the Sony a1 and Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the a1 against the A65.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the a1 and A65 is 61 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the a1 and A65.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The a1 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony a1 will give you extra detail using its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer a1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.