Testseek.com have collected 57 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha SLT-A65 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha SLT-A65.
November 2011
(84%)
57 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
If you look at the pros and cons list above you will notice that it is not too dissimilar from the one in our SLT-A77 review, posted last month. The reason for that is simple: Under the hood the A65 is in many respects very similar to the flagship mod...
Sony's SLT-series D-SLR line-up is now a strong one and while there isn't quite the range of models offered by Canon and Nikon; the latest-generation A35, A57, A65 and A77 are all strong contenders in their respective price points.The A65 shapes up to the...
Classleading Full HD movie mode Responsive fulltime phase detection AF system, Builtin GPS, Builtin Image Stabilization system (SteadyShot INSIDE), Highly impressive OLED EVF
Noise isn't as well controlled compared to rivals, Inclusion of only one control dial hampers manual shooting, Slight delay in registering button presses can be frustrating, Loss of live view feed when shooting in highspeed modes, Twoway LCD design can ca
Currently, Sony's online shop price for the A65 stands at £789 (body only) or £869 (with 18-55mm lens). This places the A65 in the same arena as mid-entry-level DSLRs like the Canon EOS 600D and Nikon D5100 – albeit at a higher price-point that's justifie...
Huge range of features including auto HDR and GPS. Excellent-quality EVF. Very fast continuous shooting speed
Images at 100 per cent magnification aren't particularly crisp or detailed. Camera can lag and freeze on occasion
While most people definitely don't need a 24-megapixel camera, the Sony A65 has a range of other features that will attract photographers in droves....
Excellent electronic viewfinder (EVF), Good high ISO performance, Fast focusing
Auto modes not great, Slightly soft image quality
It's not a true digital SLR and it's not as small as a mirrorless camera. Instead, the Alpha SLT-A65VK is an in-between model that still has plenty to like about it, including a large and vibrant EVF and fast focusing. Its huge sensor gives you versatilit...
Abstract: The SLT-A65 is the second of two SLR-style interchangeable-lens cameras announced by Sony on 24 August, 2011. Like the SLT-A77, which was unveiled at the same time, it features Translucent (pellicle) Mirror Technology, a 24.3-megapixel APS-C-sized sens...
Abstract: The $600 difference in price between the A65 and the A77 is largely accounted for in the construction of the camera body. Whereas the A77 has a weatherproof magnesium alloy chassis, the A65 is made from polycarbonate resin (plastic). This makes it conside...
The Alpha 65 has the feel of the less expensive Alpha 55, but comes equipped with the excellent 24.3-million-pixel sensor found in the Alpha 77.To get the most out of the sensor, opting for the 16-50mm f/2.8 lens over the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit optic is ad...
Many of the A77's features for less cash, decent image quality from ISO 100-1600, super-fast 10fps burst mode, OLED viewfinder is the best currently available
High ISO image quality won't match up to similar-priced DSLR cameras, the electronic viewfinder won't suit all and suffers from lag compared to an optical equivalent
The A65 is very much the A77 with some features trimmed back. This also means the price takes a desirable tumble too as, for the £799 asking price, the A65 has bags on offer. The OLED viewfinder is fantastic (though not perfect), the 10fps burst mode i...
