Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A65
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Introduced June 2018
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 V
- Successor is Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Introduced November 2011
- Updated by Sony A68
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A65 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony A65, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 VI (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very comparable but the RX100 VI (1") and A65 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RX100 VI was announced 6 years after the A65 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the RX100 VI scores against the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A65 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI & Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VI Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony A65
RX100 VI | A65 | |||
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Introduced | June 2018 | November 2011 | Newer by 80 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony RX100 VI
A65 | RX100 VI | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony A65
RX100 VI | A65 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VI provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Contrast the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony A65 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 VI and the A65.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and A65 is 88 and 64 respectively.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VI and A65.
Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VI having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A65 will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VI provides an advantage in sensor technology.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony SLT-A65 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2018-06-05 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 315 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 24.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 301g (0.66 lb) | 622g (1.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 560 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $1,198 | $700 |