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Sony A65 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
85
Overall
72
Sony SLT-A65 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony A65 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Updated by Sony A68
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A77
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Sony A65 vs Sony A77 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony A77 II

 A65 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony A65

 A77 II A65 
ReleasedMay 2014November 2011Newer by 30 months
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony A65 and Sony A77 II

 A65 A77 II 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony A65 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

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.

Sony A65 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

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

Sony A65 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A65 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A65 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony A65 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A65 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A65 Portrait photography information
Sony A77 II Portrait photography information
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A65 Street photography highlights
Sony A77 II Street photography highlights
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A65 Sports photography details
Sony A77 II Sports photography details
82
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
low battery power (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A65
Travel photography with Sony A77 II
68
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A65 Landscape photography information
Sony A77 II Landscape photography information
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
low battery power (480 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A65 Vlogging highlights
Sony A77 II Vlogging highlights
78
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
78
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
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Sony A65 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A65 and Sony A77 II
 Sony SLT-A65Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony SLT-A65 Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-11-15 2014-05-21
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 79
Cross focus points 3 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 622 grams (1.37 pounds) 647 grams (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 74 82
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 13.4
DXO Low light score 717 1013
Other
Battery life 560 photographs 480 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
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