Sony TX200V vs Sony A68
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Sony TX200V vs Sony A68 Key Specs
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced January 2012
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- 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
- Replaced the Sony A65
Sony TX200V vs Sony A68 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Sony TX200V and Sony A68, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TX200V (18MP) and A68 (24MP) and the TX200V (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TX200V was revealed 4 years earlier than the A68 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TX200V matches up versus the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX200V vs Sony A68 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX200V Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony A68
TX200V | A68 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 461k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony TX200V
A68 | TX200V | |||
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Announced | November 2015 | January 2012 | Newer by 45 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony A68
TX200V | A68 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony TX200V vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX200V has got outside measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Sony TX200V and Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TX200V against the A68.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.
Sony TX200V vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TX200V and A68.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX200V using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A68 will show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TX200V will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony TX200V vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | Sony SLT-A68 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-01-30 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) | 610 gr (1.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 510 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $500 | $581 |