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Sony A57 vs Sony A65

Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68
Sony SLT-A57 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony A57 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A55
  • Updated by Sony A58
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony A68
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Sony A57 vs Sony A65 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Sony A57 versus Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A57 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A57 was released 11 months later than the A65 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A57 scores against the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony A65

 A57 A65 
IntroducedSeptember 2012November 2011More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony A57

 A65 A57 

Common features in the Sony A57 and Sony A65

 A57 A65 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony A57 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A57 comes with exterior dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A57 compared to the A65.

Sony A57 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A57 and A65 is 64 and 64 respectively.

Sony A57 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony A57 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A57 and A65.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony A65 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer A57 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A57 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony A57 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A57 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A57
Portrait photography with Sony A65
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A57 Street photography information
Sony A65 Street photography information
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A57 Sports photography information
Sony A65 Sports photography information
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A57 Travel photography advice
Sony A65 Travel photography advice
67
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
68
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A57
Landscape photography with Sony A65
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A57 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A65 as a Vlogging camera
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
78
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
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Sony A57 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A57 and Sony A65
 Sony SLT-A57Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony SLT-A57 Sony SLT-A65
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-09-13 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 16000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 15
Cross focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 618 grams (1.36 lbs) 622 grams (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 74
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 12.6
DXO Low light score 785 717
Other
Battery life 550 pictures 560 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,000 $700