Sony RX1 vs Sony A68
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Sony RX1 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed February 2013
(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
- Introduced November 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony A65
Sony RX1 vs Sony A68 Overview
Lets look closer at the Sony RX1 vs Sony A68, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the RX1 (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the RX1 (Full frame) and A68 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe RX1 was released 3 years before the A68 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the RX1 grades vs the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX1 vs Sony A68 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony A68
RX1 | A68 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 461k | Crisper screen (+768k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony RX1
A68 | RX1 | |||
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Introduced | November 2015 | February 2013 | More recent by 33 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony A68
RX1 | A68 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Sony RX1 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony RX1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Contrast the Sony RX1 vs Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the RX1 vs the A68.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and A68 is 79 and 64 respectively.
Sony RX1 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and A68.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The RX1 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older RX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Sony RX1 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-02-19 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-22.0 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Xtra FineTFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/4000 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 482 gr (1.06 lb) | 610 gr (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 93 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.1 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.3 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 2534 | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 images | 510 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $2,798 | $581 |