Sony SLTA65VK - a65 Digital SLR Camera 24.3 MP with 18-55mm Zoom Lens Plus Kit

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the image stabilizer and performance. The screen and image quality are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the low light performance and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony SLTA65VK - a65 Digital SLR Camera 24.3 MP with 18-55mm Zoom Lens Plus Kit is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Oustanding Camera with a ton of features

 

I was amazed at how well this camera performed. The 300 mmm zoom lens is amazing. This camera can capture color and detail with lightning fast speed. Anyone who says Sony can not compete with Nikon or Canoon hasn't used one these Sony A65s.

Easy To Use ; Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus ; Fast Shutter Speed ; Good Image Quality ; Good Image Stabilization ; High ISO Performance ; Large Clear LCD ; Quiet ; Tilt /Swivel LCD

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Oustanding Camera with a ton of features

 

I was amazed at how well this camera performed. The 300 mmm zoom lens is amazing. This camera can capture color and detail with lightning fast speed. Anyone who says Sony can not compete with Nikon or Canoon hasn't used one these Sony A65s.

Easy To Use ; Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus ; Fast Shutter Speed ; Good Image Quality ; Good Image Stabilization ; High ISO Performance ; Large Clear LCD ; Quiet ; Tilt /Swivel LCD

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Highly recommended digital camera

 

This was a replacement for my Olympus digital camera of 11 years. Great choice. Figured a best fit after over 2 months of reviews and study.

Easy To Use ; Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus ; Fast Shutter Speed ; Good Image Quality ; Good Image Stabilization ; High ISO Performance ; Large Clear LCD ; Quiet ; Tilt /Swivel LCD

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Highly recommended digital camera

 

This was a replacement for my Olympus digital camera of 11 years. Great choice. Figured a best fit after over 2 months of reviews and study.

Easy To Use ; Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus ; Fast Shutter Speed ; Good Image Quality ; Good Image Stabilization ; High ISO Performance ; Large Clear LCD ; Quiet ; Tilt /Swivel LCD

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Love this camera!

 

I purchased the camera because I wanted to take the next step up from my point and shoot digital camera. I live in Alaska and take a lot of wildlife photos, especially birds. I also enjoy taking pictures of my family and so far I love this camera!

Easy To Use ; Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus ; Fast Shutter Speed ; Good Image Quality ; Good Image Stabilization ; High ISO Performance ; Large Clear LCD ; Tilt /Swivel LCD

Noisy At High ISO

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Love this camera!

 

I purchased the camera because I wanted to take the next step up from my point and shoot digital camera. I live in Alaska and take a lot of wildlife photos, especially birds. I also enjoy taking pictures of my family and so far I love this camera!

Easy To Use ; Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus ; Fast Shutter Speed ; Good Image Quality ; Good Image Stabilization ; High ISO Performance ; Large Clear LCD ; Tilt /Swivel LCD

Noisy At High ISO

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Great camera, solid features and value!

 

I take family portraits as well as photographing my kid's sports events. I also share all the photos with the other familys in the league. All around this is a huge step up from my previous camera with all the manual settings I used to have when...

Fast Shutter Speed ; Good Image Quality ; Good Image Stabilization ; High ISO Performance ; Large Clear LCD

Short Battery Life

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Great camera, solid features and value!

 

I take family portraits as well as photographing my kid's sports events. I also share all the photos with the other familys in the league. All around this is a huge step up from my previous camera with all the manual settings I used to have when...

Fast Shutter Speed ; Good Image Quality ; Good Image Stabilization ; High ISO Performance ; Large Clear LCD

Short Battery Life

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With minumin effort I get what I want

 

Great for dogs in motion

Easy To Use ; Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus ; Fast Shutter Speed ; Good Image Quality ; Good Image Stabilization

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With minumin effort I get what I want

 

Great for dogs in motion

Easy To Use ; Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus ; Fast Shutter Speed ; Good Image Quality ; Good Image Stabilization

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