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Sony QX30 vs Sony A65

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony QX30 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Replacement is Sony A68
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Sony QX30 vs Sony A65 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Sony QX30 and Sony A65, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very well matched but the QX30 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The QX30 was introduced 2 years later than the A65 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the QX30 scores vs the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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