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Sony A6100 vs Sony A65

Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony A6100 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • New Model is Sony A68
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Sony A6100 vs Sony A65 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony A65

 A6100 A65 
LaunchedAugust 2019November 2011Newer by 95 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony A6100

 A65 A6100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony A65

 A6100 A65 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Sony A6100 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony A6100 vs Sony A65 size comparison

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

Sony A6100 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A6100 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6100 Portrait photography details
Sony A65 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6100 Street photography information
Sony A65 Street photography information
79
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
great ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6100 Sports photography advice
Sony A65 Sports photography advice
75
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6100 Travel photography factors
Sony A65 Travel photography factors
86
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
68
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6100 Landscape photography features
Sony A65 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6100 Vlogging advice
Sony A65 Vlogging advice
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
no image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
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Sony A6100 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6100 and Sony A65
 Sony Alpha a6100Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6100 Sony SLT-A65
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-08-28 2011-11-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lbs) 622 grams (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 560 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $748 $700