Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R II Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony A68
RX1R II | A68 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 461k | Clearer screen (+768k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony RX1R II
A68 | RX1R II |
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Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony A68
RX1R II | A68 | |||
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Released | October 2015 | November 2015 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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.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.
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 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.
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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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 |