Sony SLT-A65 with Nikon D3200 Overview
Let's compare Nikon D3200 with Sony SLT-A65.
These models are included in the Entry-Level DSLR cameras.
Nikon D3200 was released in 2012, and Sony A65 in 2011.
D3200 is newer, which is a plus. SLT-A65 1 years older.
However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 24 MP.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
SLT-A65 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), D3200 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
D3200 has optical (pentamirror) viewfinder, and the SLT-A65 doesn’t have.
Viewfinder SLT-A65 has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, D3200 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D3200 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
Nikon D3200 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
D3200 |
SLT-A65 |
| Brand |
Nikon
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Sony
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| Model |
D3200 |
SLT-A65 |
| Announced |
July, 2012 |
November, 2011 |
| Body Type |
Compact SLR |
Compact SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Nikon F |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
305 |
143 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Articulated |
| Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentamirror) |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
95% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.53 |
0.73 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
11 |
15 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
1 |
3 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
4.0 fps |
10.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
12.00 |
10.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.2 x 15.4 mm |
23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor Area |
357.3 mm² |
366.6 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
24 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
6016 x 4000 |
6000 x 4000 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
12800 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
12800 |
25600 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
Optional |
Built-In |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
540 shots |
560 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
EN-EL14 |
NP-FM500H |
| Physical |
| Weight |
505 g |
622 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
125 x 96 x 77 mm |
132 x 97 x 81 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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