Sony A65 vs Sony A77 II

The following is a detailed overview of the Sony A65 versus Sony A77 II, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A65 (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A65 was launched 3 years earlier than the A77 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A65 matches up vs the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony SLT-A65 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are available at Sony A65 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A65 provides external dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A65 against the A77 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A65 and A77 II is 64 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A65 and A77 II.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A65 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.