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Sony RX1R vs Sony A65

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony RX1R vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Later Model is Sony RX1R II
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony A68
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Sony RX1R vs Sony A65 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Sony RX1R versus Sony A65, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the RX1R (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is pretty similar but the RX1R (Full frame) and A65 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX1R was unveiled 20 months after the A65 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the RX1R grades vs the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony A65

 RX1R A65 
AnnouncedJune 2013November 2011More modern by 20 months
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony RX1R

 A65 RX1R 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony A65

 RX1R A65 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony RX1R vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony A65 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the RX1R versus the A65.

Sony RX1R vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and A65 is 79 and 64 respectively.

Sony RX1R vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R and A65.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The RX1R provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The fresher RX1R is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony RX1R vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R Portrait photography features
Sony A65 Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R Street photography details
Sony A65 Street photography details
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (482 grams)
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R Sports photography information
Sony A65 Sports photography information
53
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R Travel photography advice
Sony A65 Travel photography advice
62
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
more heavy than others (482 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R Landscape photography features
Sony A65 Landscape photography features
66
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (270 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
Sony A65 as a Vlogging camera
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (482 grams)
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
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Sony RX1R vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony SLT-A65
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Sony SLT-A65
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-06-26 2011-11-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 482 grams (1.06 lb) 622 grams (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 74
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 12.6
DXO Low light rating 2537 717
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 560 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $2,798 $700