Updated (April, 2012): Compare the Sony SLT-A65 vs Sony SLT-A37

Sony SLT A65
Winner
Sony SLT-A65

72

vs
Sony SLT A35

59

Sony SLT A35
Runner-up
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Sony SLT A65

Viewfinder size
 Large viewfinder
0.71x
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
True resolution
 High true resolution
24 MP
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
 

Reasons to buy the Sony SLT A35

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Sony SLT A65
True resolution Much higher true resolution 24 MP vs 16 MP
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 Capture around 50% more detail in your photos
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 5.5 fps
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 More than 80% faster continuous shooting
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Shutter lag Significantly less shutter lag 138 ms vs 223 ms
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 Around 40% less delay when taking photos
Battery life Longer battery life 510 shots vs 420 shots
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 More than 20% more shots per battery charge
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 16,000 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
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 The SLT A65's maximum light sensitivity is 0.3 f-stops better
Thickness Thinner 3.2" vs 3.3"
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Sony SLT A35
Startup delay Much less startup delay 900 ms vs 2800 ms
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 3.1x less delay when turning on
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 763 ISO vs 717 ISO
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 The SLT A35 has a slight edge (0.1 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Size Smaller 124x92x85 mm vs 132x97x81 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Weight Significantly lighter 415 g vs 622 g
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 More than 30% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $420.80 vs $586.99
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 The best price we've seen is $166 cheaper (around 30% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

Sony SLT-A65 Sony SLT A65
72 vs 59
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Sony SLT A35 Sony SLT A35
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony SLT-A65.

similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Sensor shift
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Movie continuous focus Focus continuously recording movies Help
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Autofocus Both use faster phase detection autofocus Help
fast and accurate
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/4000 of a second
Thickness Quite thick Help
SLT A65:3.2"
SLT A35:3.3"
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Lens availability Few lenses available Help
92 lenses
Weather sealed Neither is weather sealed Help
Need to shelter it from weather
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
SLT A65:717 ISO
SLT A35:763 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is much less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the D5200 vs the SLT A65
Compare the D5200 vs the SLT A35
Sony SLT-A77

Sony SLT A77

Pro DSLR

$898 body only

$1,498 - $1,930 with 16-50mm lens
Weather sealed Has a weather sealed body
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the SLT A77 vs the SLT A65
Compare the SLT A77 vs the SLT A35
Sony SLT A57

Sony SLT A57

Entry-level DSLR

$548 body only

$598 with 18-55mm lens
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the SLT A57 vs the SLT A65
Compare the SLT A57 vs the SLT A35
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$585 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Weight Is significantly heavier
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the SLT A65
Compare the D5100 vs the SLT A35
Sony SLT A58

Sony SLT A58

Entry-level DSLR

$548 - $598 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Thickness Is thinner
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the SLT A58 vs the SLT A65
Compare the SLT A58 vs the SLT A35
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$649 - $968 body only

$949 - $1,182 with 18-135mm lens
Weather sealed Has a weather sealed body
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the SLT A65
Compare the EOS 60D vs the SLT A35
Canon Rebel T4i

Canon Rebel T4i

Entry-level DSLR

$580 - $799 body only

$731 - $899 with 18-55mm lens
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Viewfinder Has higher quality type of viewfinder
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the Rebel T4i vs the SLT A65
Compare the Rebel T4i vs the SLT A35

Sony SLT-A65 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sony SLT-A65.

Sony SLT A35 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Compare the D3100 vs the SLT A35
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$328 body only

$449 with 18-55mm lens
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the SLT A35

appearance

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