Sony HX50V vs Sony A65

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony HX50V versus Sony A65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the HX50V (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The HX50V was manufactured 18 months after the A65 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX50V grades against the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony HX50V offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 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 HX50V versus Sony A65 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HX50V compared to the A65.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and A65 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and A65.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX50V featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A65 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent HX50V should have an edge in sensor tech.