Sony HX300 vs Sony A65

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony HX300 vs Sony A65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very similar but the HX300 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX300 was announced 16 months after the A65 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HX300 grades against the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX300 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX300 vs Sony A65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HX300 against the A65.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and A65 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX300 and A65.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX300 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A65 will offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger HX300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.