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Sony WX5 vs Sony A68

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Sony WX5 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony WX5
(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
Sony A68
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony A68

 WX5 A68 
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony WX5

 A68 WX5 
LaunchedNovember 2015July 2010Fresher by 64 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony WX5 and Sony A68

 WX5 A68 
Display resolution461k461kExact 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).

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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.

Sony WX5 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WX5 and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Sony WX5 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony WX5 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX5 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
Sony A68 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony WX5
Street photography with Sony A68
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX5 Sports photography info
Sony A68 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX5 Travel photography highlights
Sony A68 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
55
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (510 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX5 Landscape photography information
Sony A68 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery (510 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX5 Vlogging features
Sony A68 Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Sony WX5 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX5 and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5Sony SLT-A68
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