Sony A58 vs Sony A68
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Sony A58 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Older Model is Sony A57
(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
- Revealed November 2015
- Older Model is Sony A65
Sony A58 vs Sony A68 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony A58 and Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A58 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe A58 was revealed 23 months prior to the A68 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the A58 matches up versus the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A58 vs Sony A68 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony SLT-A58 & Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A58 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony A68
A58 | A68 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony A58
A68 | A58 | |||
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Revealed | November 2015 | November 2013 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A58 and Sony A68
A58 | A68 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Sony A58 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A58 comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Look at the Sony A58 and Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A58 and the A68.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A58 and A68 is 68 and 64 respectively.
Sony A58 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A58 and A68.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A68 to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older A58 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A58 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony SLT-A58 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony SLT-A58 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-11-27 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 357.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | 3 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | 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 | 492g (1.08 lbs) | 610g (1.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 74 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.3 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 753 | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 690 photos | 510 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $645 | $581 |