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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony A68

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A65
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony A68 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and A68 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was brought out 4 years before the A68 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Z1000EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony A68

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR A68 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 A68 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
RevealedNovember 2015January 2012More modern by 46 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony A68

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR A68 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony A68 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the A68.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and A68.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A68 will produce extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony A68 Portrait photography factors
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography advice
Sony A68 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography details
Sony A68 Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony A68 Travel photography highlights
66
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (510 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography details
Sony A68 Landscape photography details
43
decently wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery power (510 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony A68
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Sony SLT-A68
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-05 2015-11-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 gr (0.35 pounds) 610 gr (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life 220 shots 510 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $581