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Sony W510 vs Sony A68

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony W510 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Launched November 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A65
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Sony W510 vs Sony A68 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Sony W510 and Sony A68, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the W510 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the W510 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The W510 was released 5 years before the A68 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the W510 matches up vs the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony A68

 W510 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony W510

 A68 W510 
LaunchedNovember 2015January 2011Newer by 58 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony A68

 W510 A68 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony W510 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony W510 has external dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Sony W510 and Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the W510 compared to the A68.

Sony W510 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W510 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sony W510 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W510 and A68.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W510 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A68 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged W510 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W510 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W510 Portrait photography info
Sony A68 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W510 Street photography factors
Sony A68 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W510 Sports photography information
Sony A68 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W510 Travel photography features
Sony A68 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (510 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W510 Landscape photography factors
Sony A68 Landscape photography factors
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery life (510 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Sony W510 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony SLT-A68
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-06 2015-11-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.30 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) 610 gr (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $99 $581