Sony RX100 vs Sony A65

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sony RX100 vs Sony A65, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly similar but the RX100 (1") and A65 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 was revealed 10 months later than the A65 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the RX100 scores vs the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX100 vs Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the RX100 against the A65.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 and A65 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 and A65.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A65 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent RX100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.