Sony W510 vs Sony A68
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Sony W510 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony A65
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony W510 vs Sony A68 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W510 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony A68
W510 | A68 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony W510
A68 | W510 | |||
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Launched | November 2015 | January 2011 | Newer by 58 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony A68
W510 | A68 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W510 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Sony W510 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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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 |