Sony RX1 vs Sony A65

On this page, we are matching up the Sony RX1 and Sony A65, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the RX1 (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly similar but the RX1 (Full frame) and A65 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The RX1 was revealed 16 months after the A65 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the RX1 grades vs the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX1 and Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the RX1 vs the A65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and A65 is 79 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1 and A65.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The RX1 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The younger RX1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.