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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A68

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 VI
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
  • Announced November 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A65
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A68 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony A68, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 VII (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is relatively similar but the RX100 VII (1") and A68 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VII was released 3 years later than the A68 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the RX100 VII matches up against the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony A68

 RX100 VII A68 
AnnouncedJuly 2019November 2015More recent by 46 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony RX100 VII

 A68 RX100 VII 

Common features in the Sony RX100 VII and Sony A68

 RX100 VII A68 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VII features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the RX100 VII against the A68.

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A68 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and A68 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VII and A68.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VII due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A68 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VII will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography features
Sony A68 Portrait photography features
66
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Street photography features
Sony A68 Street photography features
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than others (302 grams)
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VII as a Sports photography camera
Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (260 per charge)
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Travel photography highlights
Sony A68 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than others (302g)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
low battery power (260 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (510 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VII as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A68 as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery power (260 shots)
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery life (510 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Vlogging features
Sony A68 Vlogging features
81
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
lighter than others (302 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VII and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VIISony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Sony SLT-A68
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-07-25 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 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 Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-200mm (8.3x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302 gr (0.67 pounds) 610 gr (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 79
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 13.5
DXO Low light score 418 701
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 510 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,298 $581