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Sony A65 vs Sony A99

Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
85
Overall
72
Sony SLT-A65 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Sony A65 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released November 2011
  • New Model is Sony A68
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released December 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A900
  • Later Model is Sony A99 II
Photography Glossary

Sony A65 vs Sony A99 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony A65 and Sony A99, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A65 (24MP) and the A99 (24MP) is relatively close but the A65 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The A65 was announced 13 months earlier than the A99 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A65 scores against the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony A99

 A65 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony A65

 A99 A65 
ReleasedDecember 2012November 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony A65 and Sony A99

 A65 A99 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony A65 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A65 enjoys outer 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 A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Sony A65 and Sony A99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A65 against the A99.

Sony A65 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A65 and A99 is 64 and 57 respectively.

Sony A65 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony A65 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A65 and A99.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The A65 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh harder. The older A65 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A65 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony A65 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A65 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A65 Portrait photography advice
Sony A99 Portrait photography advice
78
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A65 Street photography details
Sony A99 Street photography details
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A65 Sports photography info
Sony A99 Sports photography info
82
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A65 Travel photography features
Sony A99 Travel photography features
68
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse function
60
weather proof
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A65 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A99 Landscape photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
missing Time Lapse function
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
bad battery power (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A65 Vlogging details
Sony A99 Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
76
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
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Sony A65 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A65 and Sony A99
 Sony SLT-A65Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony SLT-A65 Sony SLT-A99
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-11-15 2012-12-12
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias 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 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 19
Cross type focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m no built-in flash
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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 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, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 622g (1.37 pounds) 812g (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 89
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 14.0
DXO Low light rating 717 1555
Other
Battery life 560 photos 500 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $700 $1,998