Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Sony RX10 III
(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- Superseded the Sony A65
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX10 IV Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony A68
RX10 IV | A68 | |||
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Launched | September 2017 | November 2015 | More modern by 23 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 461k | Clearer screen (+979k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony RX10 IV
A68 | RX10 IV |
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Common features in the Sony RX10 IV and Sony A68
RX10 IV | A68 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and A68 is 52 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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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 |