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Sony WX50 vs Sony A68

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Sony WX50 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Released November 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A65
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Sony WX50 vs Sony A68 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Sony WX50 and Sony A68, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WX50 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the WX50 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The WX50 was brought out 4 years prior to the A68 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WX50 matches up vs the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony A68

 WX50 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony WX50

 A68 WX50 
ReleasedNovember 2015January 2012More recent by 45 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony WX50 and Sony A68

 WX50 A68 
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony WX50 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX50 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WX50 compared to the A68.

Sony WX50 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WX50 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sony WX50 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX50 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WX50 and A68.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WX50 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A68 will deliver more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older WX50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony WX50 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony WX50 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX50 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony WX50
Portrait photography with Sony A68
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX50 Street photography details
Sony A68 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX50 Sports photography features
Sony A68 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
Sony A68 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
55
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (510 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX50 Landscape photography details
Sony A68 Landscape photography details
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery (510 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX50 Vlogging factors
Sony A68 Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Sony WX50 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX50 and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Sony SLT-A68
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-01-30 2015-11-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clearfoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 grams (0.26 pounds) 610 grams (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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 240 photographs 510 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $581