Sony HX90V vs Sony A68
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Sony HX90V vs Sony A68 Key Specs
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released April 2015
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- 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
- Introduced November 2015
- Superseded the Sony A65
Sony HX90V vs Sony A68 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony HX90V vs Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX90V (18MP) and A68 (24MP) and the HX90V (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX90V was brought out 6 months earlier than the A68 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HX90V grades against the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX90V vs Sony A68 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony A68
HX90V | A68 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony HX90V
A68 | HX90V |
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Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony A68
HX90V | A68 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | November 2015 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Sony HX90V vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX90V provides external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Check the Sony HX90V vs Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HX90V versus the A68.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and A68 is 91 and 64 respectively.
Sony HX90V vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX90V and A68.
All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX90V due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A68 will provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Sony HX90V vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony SLT-A68 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2015-04-14 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 638k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) | 610 gr (1.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 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 | 360 pictures | 510 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $440 | $581 |