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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68

Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Superseded the Sony RX10 III
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
  • Superseded the Sony A65
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the RX10 IV (1") and A68 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The RX10 IV was released 23 months after the A68 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the RX10 IV matches up versus the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony A68

 RX10 IV A68 
LaunchedSeptember 2017November 2015More modern by 23 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k461kClearer screen (+979k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony RX10 IV

 A68 RX10 IV 

Common features in the Sony RX10 IV and Sony A68

 RX10 IV A68 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 IV has exterior measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) and the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX10 IV vs 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 based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the RX10 IV vs the A68.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and A68 is 52 and 64 respectively.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 IV and A68.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX10 IV due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A68 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent RX10 IV provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Street photography information
Sony A68 Street photography information
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
more heavy than others in class (1,095 grams)
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
76
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Travel photography info
Sony A68 Travel photography info
56
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (1,095 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
54
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (510 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography details
Sony A68 Landscape photography details
62
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of Timelapse recording
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery pack (510 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (1,095g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 IV and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IVSony SLT-A68
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV Sony SLT-A68
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2017-09-12 2015-11-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 315 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.4-4.0 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,440k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 24.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1095 gr (2.41 pounds) 610 gr (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 images 510 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) 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
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,698 $581