Sony HX200V vs Sony A65

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony HX200V and Sony A65, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and A65 (24MP) and the HX200V (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The HX200V was manufactured 6 months later than the A65 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX200V scores vs the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX200V provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony A65 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX200V against the A65.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX200V and A65 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and A65.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX200V because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A65 will offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.