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Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony RX1R
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
  • Released November 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A65
Photography Glossary

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and A68 (24MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and A68 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The RX1R II was released very close to the A68 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the RX1R II grades against the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony A68

 RX1R II A68 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k461kClearer screen (+768k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony RX1R II

 A68 RX1R II 

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony A68

 RX1R II A68 
ReleasedOctober 2015November 2015Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1R II offers outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the RX1R II compared to the A68.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and A68 is 78 and 64 respectively.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R II and A68.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX1R II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX1R II will render more detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX1R II
Portrait photography with Sony A68
85
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
79
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
73
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (507g)
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R II Sports photography factors
Sony A68 Sports photography factors
63
MP count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R II Travel photography highlights
Sony A68 Travel photography highlights
59
MP count high (42 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (220 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (507g)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (510 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX1R II
Landscape photography with Sony A68
68
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery (510 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R II Vlogging features
Sony A68 Vlogging features
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (507g)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony SLT-A68
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-10-13 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 Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7952 x 5304 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focus range 14cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 pounds) 610g (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 97 79
DXO Color Depth score 25.8 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 13.5
DXO Low light score 3204 701
Other
Battery life 220 images 510 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $3,300 $581