Sony A65 vs Sony ZV-1

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony A65 vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A65 (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the A65 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The A65 was announced 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A65 grades versus the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony SLT-A65 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A65 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony A65 enjoys outside measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Sony A65 vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A65 and the ZV-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A65 and ZV-1 is 64 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A65 and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A65 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A65 will deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A65 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.