Which camera should I get, Sony A55 or A65?

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I'm going to Costa Rica in a couple of weeks, and I need a better camera. I can get the A55 for $350 and the A65 for $580. I don't have very much to spend, but I'm willing to spend more if the difference is huge. I have a 75-300mm lens that doesn't fit my current camera but it will fit these. I mainly want to use this camera for animal high up in the trees.

Update:

I currently have a sony A3000, and the lense selection is terrible, as it uses E-mount. The lens I have is a sony Alpha lense, and both of these cameras are Alpha. The Alpha selection is much larger

thankyoumaskedman · Answer

What is your current camera?  It may not be a good idea to let an untested 75-300mm lens lure you into a system that doesn't have the greatest selection of lenses.

retiredPhil · Answer

There isn't that much difference between them. I'd save the money and get the cheaper.
http://snapsort.com/compare/Sony-A65-vs-Sony_SLT-A55

You do know that there are adapters to your A3000 that will allow you to mount the lens on the E mount, right?
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_12?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sony%20e%20mount%20adapter&sprefix=sony+e+mount%2Caps%2C426

Anonymous · Answer

well I recommend the Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera and DIGIC 4 Imaging with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens

Canon has unveiled the EOS T3i (known in Europe as the EOS 600D) upper entry-level DSLR. It continues to use the 18MP CMOS sensor seen in the Rebel T2i (550D) but gains a tilt and swivel 1,040k dot LCD monitor like the one offered on the more expensive 60D. It also gains the ability to remotely control flashguns using its internal flash, a feature previously only featured on higher-end models. Alongside the camera, Canon is also launching the 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II, a cosmetically revised version of its optically stabilized kit lens. We've had a chance to use pre-production versions of both and have prepared a Hands-On Preview of the EOS 600D including beta samples gallery.

•18.0 MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed
•ISO 100 - 6400 for shooting from bright to dim light
•Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor (3:2) for shooting at high or low angles and 1,040,000-dot VGA with reflection reduction
•Video Snapshot features for enhanced video shooting options
•Comes with camera body, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Type II lens, eyecup, wide strap, USB cable, AV cable, battery, and charger

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Which camera should I get, Sony A55 or A65?

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