Sony A6100 vs Sony A65

Below, we are matching up the Sony A6100 versus Sony A65, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A6100 (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A6100 was launched 7 years after the A65 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A6100 matches up against the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6100 & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are available at Sony A6100 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6100 has exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A6100 and the A65.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A6100 and A65 is 81 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A6100 and A65.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher A6100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.