Sony SLT
A65
 vs
Sony Alpha
DSLR-A700

Updated (August, 2011): Compare the Sony SLT-A65 vs Sony SLT-A77

Sony SLT-A65

75

  
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

51

  
Winner

Sony SLT A65

Reasons to buy the Sony SLT A65

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 60fps
Viewfinder size
 Large viewfinder
0.71x
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
True resolution
 High true resolution
24 MP
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
16,000 ISO
Live view
 Has live view
Preview your photos
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Startup delay
 Almost no delay when powering up
600 ms startup delay
Sensor size
 Large sensor
APS-C 23.5x15.6mm
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Pentaprism
Storage slots
 More storage slots
2
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 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
 

differences

Advantages of the Sony SLT A65
Movie format Shoots movies 1080p @ 60fps vs None
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 Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures
Live view Has live view Yes vs No
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 Preview your photos on the camera's screen before taking them
True resolution Much higher true resolution 24 MP vs 12.2 MP
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 Capture around 2x more detail in your photos
Overall image quality Better image quality 74.0 vs 66.0
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 More than 10% better image quality
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 16,000 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The SLT A65's maximum light sensitivity is 3.3 f-stops better
Autofocus Video autofocus Phase detection vs None
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 Automatically focuses shooting video
Viewfinder size Significantly larger viewfinder 0.71x vs 0.59x
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 Around 50% larger viewfinder
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 717 ISO vs 581 ISO
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 The SLT A65 has a slight edge (0.3 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Continuous shooting Shoots much faster 10 fps vs 5 fps
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 2x faster continuous shooting
Color depth Better color depth 23.4 bits vs 22.3 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.1 more bits of color
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
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
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.6 EV vs 11.9 EV
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 0.7 f-stops more dynamic range
Viewfinder coverage Significantly better viewfinder coverage 100% vs 95%
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 Around 10% better viewfinder coverage
Size Significantly smaller 132x97x81 mm vs 142x105x80 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The SLT A65's boost ISO is 2 f-stops better
Cross type focus points More cross-type focus points 3 vs 1
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 Grab focus in difficult situations
Focus points More focus points 15 vs 11
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Weight Significantly lighter 622 g vs 768 g
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 Around 20% lighter
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Advantages of the Sony DSLR-A700
Startup delay Much less startup delay 600 ms vs 2800 ms
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 4.7x less delay when turning on
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Pentaprism vs Digital
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 Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
Storage slots Has more storage slots 2 vs 1
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 More slots allows storing more images without switching memory cards
Battery life Longer battery life 650 shots vs 560 shots
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 Around 20% more shots per battery charge
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Thickness Slightly thinner 3.1" vs 3.2"
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 Almost the same
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recommendations

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

Sony SLT-A65 Sony SLT A65
75 vs 51
Explain scores
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony SLT-A65.

similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Sensor shift
Sensor size Large sensors Help
APS-C 23.5x15.6mm
Thickness Quite thick Help
SLT A65:3.2"
DSLR-A700:3.1"
Weight Heavy Help
SLT A65:622 g
DSLR-A700:768 g
Size Large Help
SLT A65:132x97x81 mm
DSLR-A700:142x105x80 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
DSLR-A700:581 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony SLT A57

Sony SLT A57

Entry-level DSLR

$460 - $499 body only

$519 - $539 with 18-55mm lens
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Compare the SLT A57 vs the SLT A65
Compare the SLT A57 vs the Alpha DSLR-A700
Sony SLT-A77

Sony SLT A77

Pro DSLR

$998 - $1,000 body only

$1,598 - $1,930 with 16-50mm lens
Weather sealed Has a weather sealed body
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the SLT A77 vs the SLT A65
Compare the SLT A77 vs the Alpha DSLR-A700
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the SLT A65
Compare the D5100 vs the Alpha DSLR-A700
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$699 - $899 body only

$999 - $1,279 with 18-135mm lens
Weather sealed Has a weather sealed body
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the SLT A65
Compare the EOS 60D vs the Alpha DSLR-A700
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$997 with 18-105mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly 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 D7000 vs the SLT A65
Compare the D7000 vs the Alpha DSLR-A700
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
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D3200 vs the SLT A65
Compare the D3200 vs the Alpha DSLR-A700
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Sensor size Has a significantly smaller sensor
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the SLT A65
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Alpha DSLR-A700

Sony SLT-A65 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
Viewfinder size Much smaller viewfinder
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the D5200 vs the SLT A65
Sony SLT A58

Sony SLT A58

Entry-level DSLR

$588 - $598 with 18-55mm lens
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the SLT A58 vs the SLT A65
Canon 650D / T4i

Canon Rebel T4i

Entry-level DSLR

$699 - $800 body only

$749 with 18-55mm lens
Startup delay Much less startup delay
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Color depth Worse color depth
Overall image quality Significantly worse image quality
Compare the Rebel T4i vs the SLT A65

Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D300

Nikon D300

Pro DSLR

$1,764 body only
Live view Has live view
Focus points Many more focus points
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Compare the D300 vs the Alpha DSLR-A700
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550

Sony Alpha DSLR-A550

Entry-level DSLR
Live view Has live view
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
Autofocus Slower autofocus
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the Alpha DSLR-A550 vs the Alpha DSLR-A700

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