Sony SLT
A65
 vs
Sony
SLT-A55

Sony SLT-A65

65
Winner

Sony SLT A65

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
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
16,000 ISO
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Sony SLT-A55

62
Runner-up

Sony SLT-A55
"The A55 feels like a cross between a good midrange DSLR and a high-end 'bridge' model, but its focus system and large, high-resolution viewfinder surpass our expectations of both types of camera."
dpreview.com | talking about the SLT-A55's feel
"The Sony Alpha SLT A55 is completely new designs which offer several key advantages over 'traditional' DSLR technology."
dpreview.com | talking about the SLT-A55's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Sony SLT-A55

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Startup delay
 Almost no delay when powering up
900 ms startup delay
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Badge
 Phase detection video autofocus
fast and accurate

differences

Advantages of the Sony SLT A65
True resolution Much higher true resolution 24 MP vs 16 MP
Help
 Capture around 50% more detail in your photos
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
Battery life Longer battery life 560 shots vs 350 shots
Help
 60% more shots per battery charge
Color depth Better color depth 23.4 bits vs 23 bits
Help
 Distinguishes 0.4 more bits of color
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 16,000 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
Help
 The SLT A65's maximum light sensitivity is 0.3 f-stops better
Overall image quality Slightly better image quality 74.0 vs 73.0
Help
 Almost the same
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.6 EV vs 12.4 EV
Help
 0.2 f-stops more dynamic range
Thickness Thinner 3.2" vs 3.3"
Help
 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Sony SLT-A55
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 816 ISO vs 717 ISO
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 The SLT-A55 has a slight edge (0.2 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Size Smaller 124x92x85 mm vs 132x97x81 mm
Help
 Around 10% smaller
Weight Lighter 500 g vs 622 g
Help
 Around 20% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $598.00 vs $898.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $300 cheaper (more than 30% less)
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recommendations

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

Sony SLT-A65 Sony SLT A65
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Sony SLT-A55 Sony SLT-A55
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similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Continuous shooting Very fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Dynamic range Good dynamic range Help
SLT A65:12.6 EV
SLT-A55:12.4 EV
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
SLT A65:1080p @ 60fps
SLT-A55:1080p @ 30fps
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Autofocus Both use faster phase detection autofocus Help
Phase detection
Color depth Good color depth Help
SLT A65:23.4 bits
SLT-A55:23 bits
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Sensor shift
Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
921k dots
Movie continuous focus Focus continuously recording movies Help
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Light sensitivity Very good maximum light sensitivity Help
SLT A65:16,000 ISO
SLT-A55:12,800 ISO
Light sensitivity (boost) Very good boost ISO Help
25,600 ISO
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/4000 of a second
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
1
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Weather sealed Neither is weather sealed Help
Need to shelter it from weather

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competitors

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Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Weight Is slightly heavier
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
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Sony SLT A57

Sony SLT A57

Entry-level DSLR

$698 - $700 body only

$798 - $800 with 18-55mm lens
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Weight Is slightly heavier
Size Is slightly larger
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Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens
Viewfinder Has higher quality type of viewfinder
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Weight Is slightly heavier
Light sensitivity (boost) Slightly lower boost light sensitivity
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Sony SLT-A77

Sony SLT A77

Pro DSLR

$1,398 body only

$1,998 with 16-50mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Weather sealed Has a weather sealed body
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Weight Is much heavier
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Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$848 - $1,304 body only

$1,177 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens
Viewfinder Has higher quality type of viewfinder
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Weight Is much heavier
Light sensitivity (boost) Slightly lower boost light sensitivity
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Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$1,000 body only

$1,100 with 55-200mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is much heavier
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A580

Sony Alpha DSLR-A580

Entry-level DSLR

$949 with 55-200mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
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discussion

Showing 7 comments

Xbarrows (3:49 PM, April 11, 2012)
How would you compare a Sony A55 to Canon T3i?  I am a mom who wants to take good photos of her kids playing sports? 
 
Dave G (6:29 PM, February 26, 2012)
12FPS VS 10FPS ?? I thought the A65 & A55 were 10fps, A65 iq slightly better ?; unless you're using the A65 at higher iso settings.  Other than the extra mega-pixels there ain't a lot in it.
 
Dave G (6:28 PM, January 29, 2012)
A SONY A55, which is easily the best dslr/dslt I have owned to date.
 
Jbeket (8:25 PM, January 15, 2012)
What do you have buy now? en what is your meaning now?
 
Dave G (10:54 AM, December 24, 2011)
The A65 looks good but is it worth the £200 extra over the A55?, same af module, same burst rate, low light/high iso ability ?.    I was going to get the A65 but the delay and that overly packed sensor put me off, the A55 is smaller, lighter & packs more of a punch & more importantly for me has great noise control (I shoot regularly at iso 3200 & higher).    Better EVF and 8 more megapixels are the only real benefits I see.   With the Sony 18-250 fitted to an A55 there is no better general purpose camera on the market, that's as small, quick and that produces great photo's. 
 
Gkobelkoff (11:02 AM, December 01, 2011)
Common Weakness:
Flash Sync Speed!!!
 
equus-kiang (0:31 PM, November 17, 2011)
Where abouts do i find the TWO Card slots? i can only finde ONE