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Sony W810 vs Sony A68

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony W810 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A65
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Sony W810 vs Sony A68 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony W810 vs Sony A68, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the W810 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is pretty similar but the W810 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The W810 was manufactured 22 months prior to the A68 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the W810 grades vs the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony A68

 W810 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony W810

 A68 W810 
IntroducedNovember 2015January 2014Newer by 22 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W810 and Sony A68

 W810 A68 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony W810 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony W810 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the W810 versus the A68.

Sony W810 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W810 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sony W810 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony W810 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W810 and A68.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W810 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A68 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged W810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W810 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony W810 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W810 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W810 Street photography information
Sony A68 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W810
Travel photography with Sony A68
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (510 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W810 Landscape photography details
Sony A68 Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery pack (510 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Sony W810 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W810 and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 Sony SLT-A68
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-01-07 2015-11-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 27-162mm (6.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m (with ISO auto) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 610 grams (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 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 200 photos 510 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $100 $581