Sony A65 vs Sony NEX-7

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Sony A65 vs Sony NEX-7

APS-C 369.7mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

Go in depth with our full Sony A65 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the A65.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-7 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the NEX-7.

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Differences

Sony A65 advantages over Sony NEX-7

Less expensive
$1000 vs $1350 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.22 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 16000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony NEX-7 advantages over Sony A65

Fast startup
~1.20 vs 2.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NEX-7 test data on DxO Mark A65 test data on DxO Mark

1,016 vs 717 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
42 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
560g vs 846g
Lighter weight

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Sony A65.
Read our Sony A65 Initial Test

24.3-megapixel sensor with excellent image quality; Small body; Exceptional user interface; Full HD 60p video; Electronic viewfinder and flash are built-in.
No Mode dial; Flash sync is a touch slow; No UHS-I card support; Needs a better kit lens to match the sensor quality.
Read our Sony NEX-7 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX200

Sony A65

Samsung NX200

$798
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$600
APS-C

Thinner
Lighter weight

Compare Sony A65 vs Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-7

Samsung NX200

$1248
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$600
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony NEX-7 vs Samsung NX200

Compared to Nikon D3200

Sony A65

Nikon D3200

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$477
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A65 vs Nikon D3200

Sony NEX-7

Nikon D3200

$1248
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$477
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony NEX-7 vs Nikon D3200

Compared to Nikon D5200

Sony A65

Nikon D5200

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A65 vs Nikon D5200

Sony NEX-7

Nikon D5200

$1248
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony NEX-7 vs Nikon D5200

Compared to Samsung NX300

Sony A65

Samsung NX300

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A65 vs Samsung NX300

Sony NEX-7

Samsung NX300

$1248
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony NEX-7 vs Samsung NX300

Compared to Sony A58

Sony A65

Sony A58

$798
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in GPS

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Sony A65 vs Sony A58

Sony NEX-7

Sony A58

$1248
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58

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