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Sony QX100 vs Sony A68

Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony QX100 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2013
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
  • Old Model is Sony A65
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Sony QX100 vs Sony A68 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Sony QX100 and Sony A68, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is relatively close but the QX100 (1") and A68 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The QX100 was launched 3 years prior to the A68 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the QX100 scores versus the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony A68

 QX100 A68 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony QX100

 A68 QX100 
RevealedNovember 2015September 2013More modern by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution461k0kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX100 and Sony A68

 QX100 A68 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony QX100 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony QX100 enjoys external measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has measurements 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 QX100 and Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the QX100 versus the A68.

Sony QX100 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX100 and A68 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Sony QX100 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX100 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX100 and A68.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The QX100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A68 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged QX100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony QX100 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony QX100 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX100 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX100 Portrait photography advice
Sony A68 Portrait photography advice
53
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
does not have RAW files
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX100 Street photography features
Sony A68 Street photography features
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
does not have RAW files
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX100 Sports photography factors
Sony A68 Sports photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
bad battery (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX100 Travel photography advice
Sony A68 Travel photography advice
69
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (510 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX100 Landscape photography details
Sony A68 Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery (510 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX100 Vlogging advice
Sony A68 Vlogging advice
38
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Sony QX100 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX100 and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 Sony SLT-A68
Type Lens-style Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-09-05 2015-11-06
Body design Lens-style Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-100mm (3.6x) -
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size - 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 0k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings None Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 610 gr (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") 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 200 photographs 510 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN, NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $268 $581