Sony TX200V vs Sony A68 Specifications

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
18.2 megapixels
26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Sony Alpha ILCA-A68

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Predecessor:		Sony A58 A58 vs A68
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General
Model Number:	TX200V	A68
Alternate Model Number(s):		ILCA-68
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$499.99	$699.99
Street Price:	$363.49	$598.00
Date Available:	2012-03-15	2016-05-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	4.6 oz (129 g) includes batteries	32.2 oz (912 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	3.8 x 2.3 x 0.6 in. (96 x 58 x 16 mm)	5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2 in. (143 x 104 x 81 mm)
Waterproof:	Yes	No
Waterproof Depth:		n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony Exmor R	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	18.2	24.3
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.26 microns	3.92 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		79
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		24.1
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		13.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		701
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4896 x 3672 (18.0 MP, 4:3), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9)	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, MPO	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p(PS)/60i(FX)) 1440x1080 (60i(FH)) 1440x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1440x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD/MPEG-4	XAVC S format / AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compliant / MP4
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
Lens:	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric elements	Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM II
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	26 - 130mm	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.7 - 23.5mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ??	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	8 cm to Infinity 3.1 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	55.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x Precision, up to 76x Smart Zoom	Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: Multi Point, Center Weighted, Spot, Flexible Spot, Tracking, Face Tracking, Flexible Spot Tracking	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	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	OLED	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:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	1,440,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.57x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.88x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.3	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	1,229,760 dots (409,920 px)	460,800 dots (153,600 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	No
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:		Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		25600
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800	Auto, 100-25600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Underwater, One Push	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:	1/1600 - 2 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot	1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	No	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Picture Effect (HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Watercolor, Illustration), 3D, Background Defocus, High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hispeed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet, Pet Mode, iAuto, Superior Auto, Panorama (Intelligent, Underwater, 3D)	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, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds	2, 10; 3 or 5 frames after 10s seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto	Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Rear sync., Wireless, High Speed sync.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: Approx.0.8m to 3.1m (3-1/4 in to 10 ft 2-1/8 in) W / Approx. 0.6m to 2.3 m (1 ft 11-5/8 in to 7 ft 6-5/8in) T	GN=12m (ISO 100), range is lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:		1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Multi-interface Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Micro M2 / microSD / microSDHC	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD/MPEG-4	XAVC S format / AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compliant / MP4
Included Memory:	105.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional wired
Connections (extended):	Micro (Type D) HDMI	Type-D Micro HDMI Connector, Multi Micro USB Terminal, External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.66
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	10
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.14 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.31 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.013 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	1.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:	6.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	220 shots	580 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		540 shots
Battery Life, Video:		130 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-BN/NP-BN1	Proprietary NP-FM500H
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	Windows Picture Motion Browser, PMP Portable
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Reinforced glass design, Waterproof (5m/16ft), Dustproof, Freezeproof (14F), 3.3-inch 1.23M-dot OLED Touchscreen, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Full HD 1080p60 movies, 9 Picture Effects, Extra High Sensitivity, Dual-Record captures 13MP stills during video recording, 10x virtual zoom via "Clear Image Zoom" technology. Available in silver, red or violet.