Sony RX100 II vs Sony A65

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.