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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A68

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 III
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 V
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A65
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A68 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony RX100 IV versus Sony A68, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is fairly close but the RX100 IV (1") and A68 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 IV was launched 4 months earlier than the A68 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the RX100 IV scores versus the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony A68

 RX100 IV A68 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k461kCrisper display (+768k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony RX100 IV

 A68 RX100 IV 

Common features in the Sony RX100 IV and Sony A68

 RX100 IV A68 
AnnouncedJune 2015November 2015Same generation
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 IV offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX100 IV versus 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 differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 IV compared to the A68.

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A68 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 IV and A68 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 IV and A68.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 IV featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A68 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography information
Sony A68 Portrait photography information
65
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 IV as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (298g)
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Sports photography info
Sony A68 Sports photography info
68
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (16.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
86
lighter than average in class (298g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
55
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (510 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A68 as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery power (510 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX100 IV
Vlogging with Sony A68
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (298 grams)
missing mic port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 IV and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IVSony SLT-A68
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Sony SLT-A68
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-06-10 2015-11-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact 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 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-70mm (2.9x) -
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,229k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 16.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 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), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298g (0.66 lbs) 610g (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 13.5
DXO Low light score 562 701
Other
Battery life 280 photos 510 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $898 $581