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Sony W800 vs Sony A68

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony W800 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony W800
(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
Sony A68
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony A68

 W800 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony W800

 A68 W800 
RevealedNovember 2015February 2014Newer by 21 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W800 and Sony A68

 W800 A68 
Display size2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W800 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W800 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sony W800 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W800 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony W800 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W800 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W800
Portrait photography with Sony A68
38
decent MP (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W800 Street photography features
Sony A68 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W800
Sports photography with Sony A68
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W800 Travel photography information
Sony A68 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition (125g)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (510 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W800
Landscape photography with Sony A68
41
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery life (510 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W800 Vlogging information
Sony A68 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Sony W800 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W800 and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800Sony SLT-A68
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