Sony W810 vs Sony A68
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Sony W810 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony W810 vs Sony A68 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 & Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are available at Sony W810 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony A68
W810 | A68 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony W810
A68 | W810 | |||
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Introduced | November 2015 | January 2014 | Newer by 22 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W810 and Sony A68
W810 | A68 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 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).
Look at the Sony W810 vs Sony A68 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W810 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Sony W810 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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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 |