In depth comparison and review of Sony Alpha SLT-A58Y + DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm and Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58Y + DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68 |
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Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses | Body only |
Height | 9.55 cm | 10.42 cm |
Width | 12.86 cm | 14.26 cm |
Depth | 7.77 cm | 8.09 cm |
Weight | 492 g | 610 g |
Enclosure Colour | Black | - |
Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
SENSOR | Sony Alpha SLT-A58Y + DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68 |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.1 Megapixel | 24.0 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Exmor APS HD CMOS | Exmor APS HD CMOS |
Total Pixels | 20,400,000 pixels | - |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,100,000 pixels | - |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 50 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
Sensor Features | Anti-Dust coating | Anti-Dust coating |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE) | Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
PROCESSOR | Sony Alpha SLT-A58Y + DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68 |
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Image Processor | BIONZ | BIONZ X |
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LENS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58Y + DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68 |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM II - zoom | - |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 82.5mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
Lens Construction | 7 groups / 8 elements | - |
Filter Size | 55 mm | - |
Features | Aspherical lens, Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) | - |
SECOND LENS |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3.6x zoom - 55 - 200 mm - f/4.0-5.6 DT SAM | - |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 82.5 - 300mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 95 cm | - |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 13 elements | - |
Filter Size | 55 mm | - |
Features | ED glass | - |
FOCUSING | Sony Alpha SLT-A58Y + DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68 |
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Auto Focus | TTL phase detection | TTL phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 15 | 79 |
Auto Focus Features | Manual Focus Check Live View | Predictive Focus Control |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF |
Face Detection | Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Recognition, Smile Shutter | Eye Detect AF, Face Recognition |
VIEWFINDER | Sony Alpha SLT-A58Y + DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68 |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | Electronic - OLED |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | Colour |
Viewfinder Diagonal Size | 0.5" | 0.39" |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440,000 pixels | 1,440,000 pixels |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.88x | 0.88x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +4 | -4 to +3 |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Features | Auto eye sensor | - |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Sony Alpha SLT-A58Y + DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68 |
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ISO (Max) | 16000 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | - | 100-12800 |
Extended ISO (Max) | - | 25600 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 100-16000 | ISO auto, ISO 100-25600 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1200 | 1200 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View |
Special Effects | Black & White, Vivid, sunset, landscape, portrait | Black & White, Sepia, Saturation, Neutral, Vivid, sunset, landscape, portrait, clear, deep, light, autumn leaves, Night Scene, Style Box |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K | Incandescent, cloudy, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight white) |
Shutter Type | - | Mechanical electronically-controlled |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 2 or 3 EV steps | 3, 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/250sec |
Exposure Range | - | EV 2-18 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Sony Alpha SLT-A58Y + DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68 |
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Type | 2.7" LCD display | 2.7" LCD display |
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Display Format | 460,800 pixels | 460,800 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Folding |
Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control | Contrast control, display brightness control |
FLASH | Sony Alpha SLT-A58Y + DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68 |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 10 | - |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control, flash exposure bracketing | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Sony Alpha SLT-A58Y + DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68 |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264, XAVC S, AVC |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Audio Signal Format | - | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), Linear PCM |
Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
MEMORY | Sony Alpha SLT-A58Y + DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68 |
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Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Image Storage | 5456 x 3632 3872 x 2576 2736 x 1824 |
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Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps |
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Alpha SLT-A58Y + DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68 |
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Battery Type | Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion |
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Details | 1 x Sony NP-FM500H Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1600 mAh (included) | Sony NP-FM500H Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 690 shots (EVF on) Photo shooting - 700 shots (LCD Monitor on) |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58Y + DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68 |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | HDMI output USB 2.0 |
HDMI output USB 2.0 Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Accessory shoe (Sony Multi Interface Shoe) |
FEATURES | Sony Alpha SLT-A58Y + DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68 |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 8 frames per second | 8 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
Additional Features | RGB primary colour filter, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, shadow point display, highlight point display, Dynamic Range Optimizer, built-in help guide, automatic display brightness adjustment, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), AUTO+ (Advanced AUTO) mode, Superior Auto mode, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, BRAVIA Sync function, Auto Object Framing, Translucent Mirror technology | RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, LCD live view mode, shadow point display, highlight point display, Quick AF Live View, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, 25p Cinema Mode, automatic display brightness adjustment, peripheral illumination correction, 3D Sweep Panorama technology, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Shade Correction, NR Slow Shutter, High ISO NR, Quick AF Full HD movie recording, Smart Teleconverter, AUTO+ (Advanced AUTO) mode, Translucent Mirror technology |
OTHERS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58Y + DT 18-55mm and 55-200mm | Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68 |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, power cable, shoe cap |
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Software | Sony PlayMemories Home, Sony Image Data Converter 4.0 | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |