Sony A6400 vs Sony A65
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Sony A6400 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Launched January 2019
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Introduced November 2011
- Updated by Sony A68
Sony A6400 vs Sony A65 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Sony A6400 versus Sony A65, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A6400 was released 7 years after the A65 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A6400 scores against the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A6400 vs Sony A65 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6400 & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A6400 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony A65
A6400 | A65 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | November 2011 | More modern by 88 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony A6400
A65 | A6400 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony A65
A6400 | A65 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Sony A6400 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A6400 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Look at the Sony A6400 versus Sony A65 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A6400 versus the A65.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6400 and A65 is 83 and 64 respectively.
Sony A6400 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6400 and A65.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher A6400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A6400 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2019-01-15 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 403 grams (0.89 lbs) | 622 grams (1.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 83 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 1431 | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 560 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $898 | $700 |