Sony WX5 vs Sony A68
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Sony WX5 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
(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
- Launched November 2015
- Older Model is Sony A65
Sony WX5 vs Sony A68 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Sony WX5 vs Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the WX5 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the WX5 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WX5 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the A68 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WX5 scores vs the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony WX5 vs Sony A68 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are provided at Sony WX5 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony A68
WX5 | A68 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony WX5
A68 | WX5 | |||
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Launched | November 2015 | July 2010 | Fresher by 64 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sony WX5 and Sony A68
WX5 | A68 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 461k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Sony WX5 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony WX5 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 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).
Check the Sony WX5 vs Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WX5 and the A68.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WX5 and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.
Sony WX5 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX5 and A68.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WX5 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A68 will deliver greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older WX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Sony WX5 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony WX5 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-07-08 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.4-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.8" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 | 146 grams (0.32 lb) | 610 grams (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $250 | $581 |