Sony Alpha a68 DSLR Camera (Body Only)
Model: ILCA68
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Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Eye Point | 26.5 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.88x |
Diopter Adjustment | - 4 to +3 m |
Display Screen | 2.7" Rear Screen Tilting LCD (460,800) |
Screen Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Viewfinder Size | 0.39" |
Viewfinder Pixel Count | 1,440,000 |
Power
AC Power Adapter | AC-PW10AM (Optional) |
Battery | 1x NP-FM500H Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1650 mAh |
Physical
Weight | 1.53 lb / 696 g body only |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5.6 x 4.1 x 3.3" / 142.6 x 104.2 x 82.8 mm |
Performance
Connectivity | 1/8" Microphone, Multi Interface Terminal |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 8 fps |
Wi-Fi Capable | No |
Self Timer | 10 seconds, 2 seconds |
Imaging
Lens Mount | Sony Alpha/ Minolta |
Camera Format | APS-C / (1.5x Crop Factor) |
Pixels | Actual: 24.8 MegapixelEffective: 24.2 Megapixel |
Max Resolution | 24 MP: 6000 x 4000 |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Sensor Type / Size | CMOS, 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, RAWMovies: AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4, XAVC SAudio: AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM |
Bit Depth | 14-bit |
Dust Reduction System | Yes |
Memory Card Type | SDSDHCSDXCMemory Stick PRO HG-Duo Memory Stick Pro DuoMemory Stick XC-HG Duo |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift |
Focus Control
Focus Mode | Automatic (A), Continuous-servo AF (C), Single-servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points | Phase Detection:79, 15 cross-type |
Focus Type | Auto & Manual |
Flash
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Max Sync Speed | 1 / 160 seconds |
Flash Compensation | -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps) |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Flash Modes | AutoFill-inHi-Speed SyncOffRear SyncRed-eye ReductionSlow SyncWireless |
Exposure Control
Continuous Shooting | Up to 8 fps at 24 MP |
White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade |
Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Continuous Advance Priority AE, Manual, Memory Recall, Movie, Programmed Auto, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, Sweep PanoramaCompensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps) |
Metering Method | Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering, Spot metering |
Remote Control | RMT-DSLR2 (Optional) |
Shutter | Type: MechanicalSpeed: 1/4000 - 30 second |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100-25600 |
AV Recording
Audio Recording | Built-in Mic: With Video, StereoOptional External Mic: With Video, Stereo + Mono |
File Size | 1920 x 1080p (Full HD) |
Video Recording | Yes, NTSC |
Video Format | High DefinitionXAVC S1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps (50 Mbps)1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps (50 Mbps)High DefinitionAVCHD1920 x 1080i / 59.94 fps1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fpsHigh DefinitionMP41920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps1440 x 10801280 x 720640 x 480 |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Frame Rate | @ 1920 x 1080: 30 fps, 24 fps |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 - 12800 |
Focus | AutoManualContinuous Auto |
Video Clip Length | 1920 x 108029 min. 59 seconds |
If you look at the alternatives available, you can choose between a DSLR, and all of the competitors at this price point feature built-in Wi-Fi. Looking at the mirrorless alternatives, all of these also offer Wi-Fi, as well as quicker continuous shooting at full resolution.
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24-megapixel sensor, Good colour reproduction, Top LCD screen, Good battery life, Built in image stabilisation sensor, DRO / HDR modes for extended dynamic range, Fast focus and shutter response, 79 AF points with wide coverage, Fast live view
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Overly sensitive shutter release button, Sony 18-55mm SAM II isn't the best lens, Sensor based image stabilisation doesn't work for video, 2.7inch screen, Lacks Wi-Fi
[ The review and the scores reflect the viewpoint of a previous A58 user] I have this camera for sometime but didn't write a review because i wanted to test it and there is still some further testing to be done that's why i will leave some of the detail scoring unmarked(because i didn't test that...
- 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor
- BIONZ X Image Processor
- Translucent Mirror Technology
- SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization
- 2.7" 460.8k-Dot Tilting LCD Screen
- 0.39" 1,440k-Dot OLED Tru-Finder
- Full HD 1080p30 Video with XAVC S Format
- 79-Point Phase-Detection AF System
- ISO 25600 and Shooting Up to 8 fps
- Top Display Panel & Rear Control Wheel
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Average User Score
- Sony Alpha a68 DSLR Camera (Body Only)
- NP-FM500H InfoLithium Battery (7.2V, 1600mAh)
- BC-VM10 Battery Charger
- ALC-B55 SLR Camera Body Cap
- Shoulder Strap
- Multi Interface Shoe Cap
- Eyepiece Cup
- Micro-USB Cable
- Limited 1-Year Warranty