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Sony WX10 vs Sony A68

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony WX10 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Launched November 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A65
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Sony WX10 vs Sony A68 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony WX10 versus Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the WX10 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the WX10 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WX10 was brought out 5 years prior to the A68 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WX10 scores versus the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony A68

 WX10 A68 
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony WX10

 A68 WX10 
LaunchedNovember 2015January 2011More modern by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony WX10 and Sony A68

 WX10 A68 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sony WX10 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX10 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Sony WX10 versus Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WX10 vs the A68.

Sony WX10 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX10 and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Sony WX10 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX10 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX10 and A68.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WX10 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A68 will show extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged WX10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony WX10 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony WX10 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX10 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX10 Portrait photography info
Sony A68 Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX10 Street photography information
Sony A68 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
54
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (510 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX10 Landscape photography info
Sony A68 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery power (510 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX10 Vlogging advice
Sony A68 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Sony WX10 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX10 and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 Sony SLT-A68
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-06 2015-11-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-168mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.4-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD Plus -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161g (0.35 pounds) 610g (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
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 One One
Launch price $200 $581