Sony A68 Specifications

By Zig Weidelich · Posted 11/06/2015 · Updated 03/31/2016

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Model Name	Sony Alpha ILCA-A68
Manufacturer URL	Manufacturer website
Predecessor	Sony A58

Auto Focus

Auto Focus	Yes
Auto Focus Type	Phase Detection: 79 points (15 points cross type); Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot, Expanded Flexible Spot, Lock-On AF (Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot, Expanded Flexible Spot)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus	Yes

Power

Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View)	580 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)	540 shots
Battery Life, Video	130 minutes
Battery Form Factor	Proprietary NP-FM500H
Usable Battery Types	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included	1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included	Yes
Internal Charging Supported	No

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom Values	Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom
Lens Mount	Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
Lens	Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM II
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual)	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio	3.06x
Aperture Range	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T)
Normal Focus Range	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Filter Thread	55.0mm
Thread Type	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization	No
Digital Zoom	Yes

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase Detect	No
DxO Sensor Score	79
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)	24.1
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)	13.5
Sensor Type	CMOS
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)	701
Sensor Manufacturer	Sony
Effective Megapixels	24.3
Sensor Format	APS-C
Approximate Pixel Pitch	3.92 microns
Focal Length Multiplier	1.5x
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Color Filter Type	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter	Fixed
Self-Cleaning	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization	Yes

Image Storage

Usable Memory Types	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support	UHS-I
Dual Card Slots	No
RAW Capture Support	Yes
Uncompressed Format	RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG

Image Capture

Image Resolution	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 4240 x 2400 (10.2 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second	5.0

General

Size	5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2 in. (143 x 104 x 81 mm)
Waterproof	No
Waterproof Depth	n/a
Model Number	A68
Alternate Model Number(s)	ILCA-68
Camera Format	SLR
Currently Manufactured	Yes
Retail Price	$699.99
Street Price	$598.00
Date Available	2016-05-15
Tripod Mount	Yes

Viewfinder

Viewfinder	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type	0.39"-type, 1,440K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 0.88x magnification (0.57x eq.), 23mm eye point (CIPA), -4 to +3 diopter adjustment, eye sensor
Focus Peaking	Yes
EVF Resolution	1,440,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.57x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)	0.88x

Exposure

Exposure Compensation	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes	1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure	Yes
Aperture Priority	Yes
Shutter Priority	Yes
Full Manual Exposure	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama, Tele-zoom Continuous AE, 3 Custom Settings
Self Timer	2, 10; 3 or 5 frames after 10s seconds
Maximum ISO (native)	25600
High Resolution Composite	No
Minimum ISO (native)	100
ISO Settings	Auto, 100-25600
Auto ISO Mode	Yes
White Balance Settings	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight), Flash, Color temperature (2500 to 9900K), Color Filter (G7 to M7, A7 to B7), Custom (1 / 2 / 3), Custom Set
Shutter Speed Range	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode	Yes

Video Capture

HD Video Out	Yes
HD Video Connection	HDMI
Can take movies	Yes
Movie Resolution	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1440x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format	XAVC S format / AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compliant / MP4
Movie File Format	XAVC S format / AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compliant / MP4
Composite Video Out	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder	n/a

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection	Multi-interface Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control	Full TTL exposure
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash Modes	Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Rear sync., Wireless, High Speed sync.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description	GN=12m (ISO 100), range is lens dependent
Max Flash Sync	1/160

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)	5.0

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)	2.7
Rear Display Resolution	460,800 dots (153,600 px)
Touchscreen	No
Articulating Screen	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen	No
Selfie Screen	No
Top Deck Display	Yes
Eye-level Viewfinder	Yes
Rear Display	Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth	No
Built-In GPS	No
Microphone Jack	Yes
Headphone Jack	No
External Connections	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
DPOF Compliant	Yes
Remote Control	Yes
Remote Control Type	Optional wired
Connections (extended)	Type-D Micro HDMI Connector, Multi Micro USB Terminal, External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input
Built-In Wi-Fi	No
NFC	No

Basic

Sensor size	366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Weight	32.2 oz (912 g) includes batteries, kit lens