Sony RX10 III vs Sony A65

Here is a extensive analysis of the Sony RX10 III versus Sony A65, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX10 III (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the RX10 III (1") and A65 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The RX10 III was manufactured 4 years later than the A65 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the RX10 III matches up against the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX10 III Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony RX10 III has outside dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the RX10 III against the A65.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 III and A65 is 53 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 III and A65.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX10 III due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A65 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer RX10 III should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.