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Sony WX500 vs Sony A68

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony WX500 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
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
  • Older Model is Sony A65
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Sony WX500 vs Sony A68 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sony WX500 vs Sony A68, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WX500 (18MP) and A68 (24MP) and the WX500 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The WX500 was manufactured 6 months prior to the A68 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WX500 grades versus the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony A68

 WX500 A68 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony WX500

 A68 WX500 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Sony WX500 and Sony A68

 WX500 A68 
ReleasedApril 2015November 2015Same age
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony WX500 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony WX500 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WX500 compared to the A68.

Sony WX500 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WX500 and A68 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Sony WX500 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX500 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX500 and A68.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WX500 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A68 will result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Sony WX500 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony WX500 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX500 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX500 Portrait photography features
Sony A68 Portrait photography features
39
MP count good (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX500 as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony WX500
Sports photography with Sony A68
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (360 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony WX500
Travel photography with Sony A68
71
good battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competition (236g)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (510 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX500 Landscape photography info
Sony A68 Landscape photography info
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
good battery pack (360 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery life (510 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX500 Vlogging info
Sony A68 Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (236g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Sony WX500 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX500 and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Sony SLT-A68
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2015-04-14 2015-11-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X 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 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.4 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236g (0.52 pounds) 610g (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life 360 photos 510 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $348 $581