Sony WX10 vs Sony A68
95 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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64 Imaging
66 Features
70 Overall
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Sony WX10 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
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- 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
(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- Superseded the Sony A65
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony WX10 vs Sony A68 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 and Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are available at Sony WX10 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony A68
WX10 | A68 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony WX10
A68 | WX10 | |||
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Launched | November 2015 | January 2011 | More modern by 58 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony WX10 and Sony A68
WX10 | A68 | |||
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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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX10 and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Sony WX10 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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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 |