Sony HX20V vs Sony A68
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Sony HX20V vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX10V
- Replacement is Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched November 2015
- Replaced the Sony A65
Sony HX20V vs Sony A68 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Sony HX20V vs Sony A68, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX20V (18MP) and A68 (24MP) and the HX20V (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe HX20V was launched 4 years earlier than the A68 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the HX20V grades versus the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX20V vs Sony A68 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony A68
HX20V | A68 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony HX20V
A68 | HX20V | |||
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Launched | November 2015 | July 2012 | More recent by 40 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony A68
HX20V | A68 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sony HX20V vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX20V enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Check out the Sony HX20V vs Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX20V against the A68.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.
Sony HX20V vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX20V and A68.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX20V due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A68 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older HX20V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony HX20V vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony SLT-A68 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2012-07-20 | 2015-11-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) | 610 gr (1.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 510 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $397 | $581 |