Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony A68
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony A68 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony A68
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | A68 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
A68 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
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Revealed | November 2015 | January 2012 | More modern by 46 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony A68
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | A68 | |||
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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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony A68 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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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 |