Sony HX100V vs Sony A65

Following is a thorough analysis of the Sony HX100V vs Sony A65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the HX100V (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the HX100V (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX100V was released about the same time to the A65 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HX100V grades vs the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX100V features outside measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HX100V compared to the A65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and A65 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and A65.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX100V because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.