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Sony Alpha 68 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A58

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SonyAlpha 68SonyAlpha SLT-A58
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2016April 2013
Image and sensor
Camera typeTranslucent mirrorTranslucent mirror
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeExmor CMOSExmor APS HD CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.2 × 15.4 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP20.1 MP
Largest image6000 × 40005456 × 3632
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–16000
Sensor detail24.8 million total photosites; fixed translucent mirror directs light to the dedicated phase-detection AF sensor while the imaging sensor supplies live view20.4 million total photosites; fixed translucent mirror feeds the dedicated phase-detection AF module while the main sensor supplies live view
Image formatsJPEG Extra Fine/Fine/Standard, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3) and RAW+JPEG; 3:2 or 16:9 stillsJPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3) and RAW+JPEG; 3:2 or 16:9 stills; no 3D panorama
ISO detailStandard still-image ISO 100–25600; movie ISO 100–12800Auto ISO 100–3200; standard ISO 100–16000; multi-frame noise reduction extends to ISO 25600; movies ISO 100–3200
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony A-mountSony A-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst5 fps5 fps
Lens detailSony, Minolta and Konica Minolta A-mount AF lenses; photograph shows the optional DT 18–55mm F3.5–5.6 SAM II kit lensSony, Minolta and Konica Minolta A-mount AF lenses; kit lenses are separate from body specifications
Autofocus79 dedicated phase-detection points including 15 cross sensors and a central F2.8 sensor; AF-S, AF-A, AF-C and manual focus; EV −2–18 at ISO 100; Eye AF, Eye-Start AF, Lock-on AF and expanded flexible spot15 phase-detection points including three cross sensors; AF-S, AF-A, AF-C and manual focus; EV −1–18 at ISO 100 with an F2.8 lens; Lock-on AF, zone/local selection and flash assist
Shutter1/4000–30 seconds and Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second; selectable electronic first curtain1/4000–30 seconds and Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second; electronic first curtain selectable
Burst detailFull-resolution continuous shooting up to 5 fps Hi or 2.5 fps Lo. Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE reaches 8 fps with a crop to approximately 6 MP JPEG (PhotographyBlog and Amateur Photographer)Full-resolution continuous shooting up to 5 fps Hi or 2.5 fps Lo; Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE reaches 8 fps with central crop to approximately 5 MP JPEG (PhotographyBlog and Expert Reviews). Maker ordinary Hi buffer: seven Fine or eight Standard JPEG, six RAW or five RAW+JPEG; cropped mode 16 Fine or 19 Standard JPEG. Performance depends on card and shooting conditions
Stabilisation detailSteadyShot INSIDE sensor shift for stills; electronic stabilisation for moviesSteadyShot INSIDE sensor shift for stills; electronic stabilisation for movies
FlashBuilt-in flash, guide number 12 metres at ISO 100 with 16 mm coverage; Multi Interface ShoeAutomatic pop-up flash, guide number 10 metres at ISO 100; ADI/pre-flash TTL; Multi Interface Shoe; compatible external flash required for wireless and high-speed sync
Exposure controlsPASM, automatic, scene, panorama and memory-recall modes; 1200-zone metering; ±5 EV compensation in 1/3 or 1/2 steps; D-Range Optimizer and Auto HDRPASM, Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, scene, panorama and Picture Effect modes; 1200-zone metering; ±3 EV still or ±2 EV movie compensation in 1/3 steps; D-Range Optimizer, Auto HDR and Auto Object Framing
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Video detailXAVC S Full HD at 30p/25p depending on region, or 24p, at 50 Mbps. AVCHD Full HD at 60i/50i or 24p/25p, at approximately 24 or 17 Mbps; no Full HD 50p/60p. MP4 up to 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps. Main frame rate reflects the highest published progressive regional settingJapan/NTSC configuration: Full HD AVCHD 2.0 at 60 interlaced fields per second with 30 fps sensor output, or 24p, at approximately 24 or 17 Mbps. PAL models use 50i or 25p. No 50p/60p Full HD. MP4 up to 1440 × 1080 at 30 fps; main rate is sensor output, not interlaced field rate. Maker continuous limit approximately 29 minutes or 2 GB. Manual movie exposure and autofocus cannot operate together (Expert Reviews)
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; 3.5 mm microphone inputBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; 3.5 mm external microphone input
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size2.7″2.7″
Screen dots460,800460,800
Touchscreen–No
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailApproximately 135° upward and 55° downward tilt; backlit top status displayMaker Japanese table specifies approximately 135° upward/55° downward tilt; PhotographyBlog and Expert Reviews describe 90°/45°. Dots count colour subpixels; focus peaking and magnification
Viewfinder detail0.39-type OLED Tru-Finder with 1,440,000 dots and 100% coverage; approximately 0.88× magnification with a 50 mm lens, equivalent to 0.57× on full frame0.39-type OLED Tru-Finder with 1,440,000 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.88× magnification with a 50 mm lens
Connections and design
Wi-FiNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)580 photographs690 photographs
Body weight596 g492 g
Release detailSony Denmark specifies March 2016 retail availability; the USA and Canada announcement specifies April 2016Sony Asia Pacific and Hong Kong specify April 2013 retail availability
Recording mediaSingle slot for SD/SDHC/SDXC including UHS-I, Memory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo or XC-HG DuoSingle slot accepting SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal, micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone input, DC input and Multi Interface ShoeUSB 2.0 Multi/Micro USB terminal supporting PC remote, micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone and DC input; Multi Interface Shoe; no headphone output
Wireless connectionsNo Wi-Fi (Amateur Photographer)–
Battery life detailNP-FM500H; current Sony support claim up to 580 photographsNP-FM500H; maker CIPA claim approximately 690 photographs with viewfinder or 700 with LCD
ChargingSupplied BC-VM10A external battery chargerSupplied BC-VM10A external charger; no in-body charging
DimensionsApproximately 142.6 × 104.2 × 80.9 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 128.6 × 95.5 × 77.7 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions
Weight detailCurrent Sony support specifies approximately 596 g body only or 675 g with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo. The earlier Danish announcement lists 610 g/690 gApproximately 492 g body only, 573 g including battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxNP-FM500H battery, BC-VM10A charger, power lead, shoulder strap, Micro USB cable, body cap, eyepiece cup and shoe cap; lens depends on kitNP-FM500H battery, BC-VM10A charger, shoulder strap, Micro USB cable, body cap and eyepiece cup; lenses depend on kit

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