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Sony HX7V vs Sony A68

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony HX7V vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Launched November 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A65
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Sony HX7V vs Sony A68 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony HX7V versus Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the HX7V (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the HX7V (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The HX7V was unveiled 5 years prior to the A68 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HX7V grades vs the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony A68

 HX7V A68 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony HX7V

 A68 HX7V 
LaunchedNovember 2015July 2011Newer by 52 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony A68

 HX7V A68 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony HX7V vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX7V features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX7V versus Sony A68 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the HX7V against the A68.

Sony HX7V vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and A68 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX7V and A68.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX7V having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A68 will result in greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged HX7V will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX7V vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
Portrait photography with Sony A68
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
79
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX7V Street photography details
Sony A68 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX7V Sports photography information
Sony A68 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX7V
Travel photography with Sony A68
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (510 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
Landscape photography with Sony A68
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery (510 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V Vlogging factors
Sony A68 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Sony HX7V vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony SLT-A68
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony SLT-A68
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-07-19 2015-11-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208g (0.46 lbs) 610g (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 510 photos
Battery form - 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $581