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Sony TX200V vs Sony A68

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony TX200V vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Replaced the Sony A65
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony A68

 TX200V A68 
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k461kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony TX200V

 A68 TX200V 
AnnouncedNovember 2015January 2012Newer by 45 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony A68

 TX200V A68 
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).

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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.

Sony TX200V vs Sony A68 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TX200V vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
Portrait photography with Sony A68
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
79
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX200V
Street photography with Sony A68
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V Sports photography info
Sony A68 Sports photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V Travel photography details
Sony A68 Travel photography details
71
weather proof
supports touch focus
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (510 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography factors
Sony A68 Landscape photography factors
47
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery life (510 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX200V Vlogging advice
Sony A68 Vlogging advice
35
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Sony TX200V vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony SLT-A68
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