Updated (February, 2013): Compare the Sony SLT-A65 vs Sony SLT A58

Sony SLT A65
Winner
Sony SLT-A65

72

vs
Sony SLT A57

68

Sony SLT A57
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 A57

Viewfinder size
 Large viewfinder
0.72x
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
12 fps
Sensor size
 Large sensor
APS-C 23.5x15.6mm
 
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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
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Size Slightly smaller 132x97x81 mm vs 132x98x81 mm
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Sony SLT A57
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 785 ISO vs 717 ISO
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 The SLT A57 has a slight edge (0.1 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 12 fps vs 10 fps
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 20% faster continuous shooting
Dynamic range More dynamic range 13 EV vs 12.6 EV
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 0.4 f-stops more dynamic range
Overall image quality Slightly better image quality 75.0 vs 74.0
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 Almost the same
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 550 shots vs 510 shots
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 Around 10% more shots per battery charge
Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder 0.72x vs 0.71x
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 Almost the same
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $548.00 vs $586.99
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 The best price we've seen is $39 cheaper (around 10% 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 68
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Sony SLT A57 Sony SLT A57
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony SLT-A65.

similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Viewfinder size Large viewfinder size Help
SLT A65:0.71x
SLT A57:0.72x
Continuous shooting Very fast continuous shooting Help
SLT A65:10 fps
SLT A57:12 fps
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
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
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
Supports 24p 24p support Help
For that film look
Sensor size Large sensors Help
APS-C 23.5x15.6mm
Viewfinder coverage Above average viewfinder coverage Help
100%
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/4000 of a second
Thickness Quite thick Help
3.2"
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Size Large Help
SLT A65:132x97x81 mm
SLT A57:132x98x81 mm
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 A57:785 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony SLT A58

Sony SLT A58

Entry-level DSLR

$548 - $598 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Size Is slightly smaller
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the SLT A58 vs the SLT A65
Compare the SLT A58 vs the SLT A57
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 slightly more expensive
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5200 vs the SLT A65
Compare the D5200 vs the SLT A57
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
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Viewfinder coverage Significantly less viewfinder coverage
Compare the D5100 vs the SLT A65
Compare the D5100 vs the SLT A57
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
Cross type focus points Has significantly more cross-type focus points
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the SLT A77 vs the SLT A65
Compare the SLT A77 vs the SLT A57
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
Startup delay Has much less startup delay
Viewfinder coverage Significantly less viewfinder coverage
Sensor size Has a significantly smaller sensor
Compare the Rebel T4i vs the SLT A65
Compare the Rebel T4i vs the SLT A57
Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Light sensitivity (boost) Slightly lower boost light sensitivity
Compare the D3200 vs the SLT A65
Compare the D3200 vs the SLT A57
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$595 - $599 with 18-55mm lens
Startup delay Has significantly less startup delay
Viewfinder Has higher quality type of viewfinder
Light sensitivity (boost) Slightly lower boost light sensitivity
Viewfinder coverage Significantly less viewfinder coverage
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the SLT A65
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the SLT A57

Sony SLT-A65 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

Sony SLT A57 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sony SLT A57.

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discussion

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Jacko (7:22 PM, March 27, 2012)
The Sony a65 goes up to ISO 16000 and is extendable to 25600.
 
KJ Chan (3:35 AM, March 24, 2012)
oh thanks. im gonna research about that.
 
Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (2:33 PM, March 22, 2012)
Thank you for pointing that out, the FPS will be fixed up soon, but I think that the A57 has a max ISO 16,000 and has an ISO boost up to 25600.
 
KJ Chan (8:53 AM, March 22, 2012)
@snapsort:disqus  The specs for the A65 and A57 are a bit wrong.A65: shoots 10fps not 12fps
A57: shoots 12fps not 10fps, max ISO is 12800
Thanks