Sony W800 vs Sony A68
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Sony W800 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed November 2015
- Replaced the Sony A65
Sony W800 vs Sony A68 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Sony W800 vs Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the W800 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is very comparable but the W800 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe W800 was brought out 21 months earlier than the A68 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W800 grades versus the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W800 vs Sony A68 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 and Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony W800 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony A68
W800 | A68 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony W800
A68 | W800 | |||
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Revealed | November 2015 | February 2014 | Newer by 21 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W800 and Sony A68
W800 | A68 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Sony W800 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W800 features outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A68 has proportions 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 W800 vs 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 select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the W800 vs the A68.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W800 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.
Sony W800 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W800 and A68.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W800 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A68 will produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged W800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sony W800 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-02-13 | 2015-11-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.4 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVI MPEG4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 610 gr (1.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | - | 510 photos |
Form of battery | - | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $90 | $581 |