Sony HX10V vs Sony A65

In this article, we are looking at the Sony HX10V vs Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and A65 (24MP) and the HX10V (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX10V was revealed 4 months later than the A65 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HX10V grades versus the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX10V offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX10V against the A65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and A65 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX10V and A65.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX10V with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A65 will produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.