Sony RX100 V vs Sony A68
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Sony RX100 V 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
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released October 2016
- Superseded the Sony RX100 IV
- Later Model is Sony RX100 VI
(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
- Earlier Model is Sony A65
Sony RX100 V vs Sony A68 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony RX100 V versus Sony A68, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the RX100 V (1") and A68 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe RX100 V was manufactured 12 months later than the A68 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the RX100 V matches up vs the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX100 V vs Sony A68 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V & Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 V Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony A68
RX100 V | A68 | |||
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Launched | October 2016 | November 2015 | More recent by 12 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 461k | Crisper screen (+768k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony RX100 V
A68 | RX100 V |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 V and Sony A68
RX100 V | A68 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Sony RX100 V vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 V enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Sony RX100 V versus Sony A68 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 V versus the A68.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 V and A68 is 89 and 64 respectively.
Sony RX100 V vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 V and A68.
All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 V featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A68 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger RX100 V should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony SLT-A68 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2016-10-06 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | 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 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 315 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 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 | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 lbs) | 610 grams (1.34 lbs) |
Physical 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 Overall rating | 70 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 586 | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 510 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $998 | $581 |