Sony RX100 II vs Sony A65
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Launched June 2013
- Replaced the Sony RX100
- Successor is Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Launched November 2011
- Successor is Sony A68
Sony RX100 II vs Sony A65 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony RX100 II and Sony A65, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly similar but the RX100 II (1") and A65 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe RX100 II was launched 20 months later than the A65 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the RX100 II matches up vs the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony A65 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony A65
RX100 II | A65 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | November 2011 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony RX100 II
A65 | RX100 II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony A65
RX100 II | A65 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sony RX100 II vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 II offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Examine the Sony RX100 II and Sony A65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 II compared to the A65.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 II and A65 is 89 and 64 respectively.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 II and A65.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 II due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher RX100 II provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony SLT-A65 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-06-27 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,229k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 281 grams (0.62 pounds) | 622 grams (1.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 67 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 483 | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 560 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $598 | $700 |