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Sony A6600 vs Sony A65

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony A6600 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Replacement is Sony A6700
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Renewed by Sony A68
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Sony A6600 vs Sony A65 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Sony A6600 versus Sony A65, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6600 (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A6600 was introduced 7 years after the A65 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A6600 grades against the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony A65

 A6600 A65 
AnnouncedAugust 2019November 2011Newer by 95 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony A6600

 A65 A6600 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony A65

 A6600 A65 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Sony A6600 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A6600 has outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A6600 versus Sony A65 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A6600 versus the A65.

Sony A6600 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A6600 and A65 is 77 and 64 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A6600 and A65.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher A6600 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A6600 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A65 Portrait photography highlights
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 Street photography details
Sony A65 Street photography details
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
77
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (810 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 Travel photography factors
Sony A65 Travel photography factors
84
better than average battery power (810 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
68
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography details
Sony A65 Landscape photography details
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (810 shots)
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6600 Vlogging factors
Sony A65 Vlogging factors
84
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
78
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
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Sony A6600 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony A65
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6600 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
Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 503 gr (1.11 pounds) 622 gr (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 74
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 12.6
DXO Low light rating 1497 717
Other
Battery life 810 shots 560 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ1000 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,198 $700