Sony a68 (ILCA-68) detail page

Basic data
Name : a68 (ILCA-68)
Manufacturer : Sony
Mount A-mount
Release year : 2016
Production status : Discontinued
Last firmware: 1.00
Sensor
Type: CMOS
Format: APS-C (1,5x)
Total pixel number: 24.7 MP
Effective pixel number: 24.3 MP
Sensor pitch: 3.92 µm
Sensor area: 3.67 cm²
Pixel density: 6.63 MP/cm²
Size: 23.5 x 15.6mm
Max. resolution: 6000 x 4000 px
ISO range: 100 - 25600
Sensor stabilisation: Yes
Focusing
AF sensors: 79 (15 cross)
Aditional features: F2.8 AF sensor point
Fast hybrid AF: No
Modes :
  • AFS (Single-shot AF)
  • AFC (Continuous AF)
  • AFA (Automatic AF)
AF range (EV): -2 - 18
AF assist (IR): No
AF lens adjustments: Yes
AF/MF button (rear): No
AF range limiter: Yes
Focus peaking: Yes
Eye start: Yes
Metering
Type: 1200 zone evaluative metering from main sensor
Range (EV): -2-17
AEL button: Yes
Exposure modes:
  • P-S-A-M
  • Auto
  • Auto no flash
  • 10fps shooting mode
  • sweep panorama
Program shift: Yes
Manual shift: No
Scene modes:
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
  • Macro
  • Sports Action
  • Sunset
  • Night Portrait
  • Night View
  • Hand-held Twilight
Exposure compensation: ± 5 (1/3; 1/2)
Flash
Built-in: Yes; GN: 12 m (39.4 ft) at ISO 100
Shoe Type Multi Interface
Sync speed: 1/160
PC Sync connector: No
Ratio control: No
Flash modes:
  • normal
  • red-eye reduction
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash exp. compensation: ± 2 (1/3)
Shooting
Max. shutter speed (s): 1/4000
Electronic first curtain: Yes
Electronic (silent) shutter: No
FPS w AF: 8
Drive modes:
  • single
  • continuous Hi (8 fps)
  • continuous Lo (3 fps)
  • 8 fps via high-speed mode
Exposure bracketing (EV): 3 or 5 frames 1/3; 1/2; 2/3; 1; 2; 3
MLU: not needed
Wired remote conection: Multi Terminal
Wireless remote: Yes, optional
DOF preview: Yes
Tethered control: Yes
No-chip lenses: A / M mode
GPS: No
Viewfinder
Type: electronic
Vievfinder Resolution (px): 800×600
Magnification: 0.88 x
Eye relief (from frame): 23mm (mm)
Diopter adjustement: -4 +3
Back LCD
Live view Yes
LCD size: 2.7"
LCD resolution: 460800px
LCD tilt - swivel: Yes - Yes
Touchscreen: No - Yes
Image options
Output resolutions:
  • 6000 ×4000
  • 4240 × 2843
  • 3008 × 2000
WB settings:
  • auto
  • daylight
  • shade
  • cloudy
  • tungsten
  • fluorescent (4 types)
  • flash
  • direct entry
  • custom (3 registers)
Color spaces: sRGB, Adobe RGB
NR Off option: Yes
NR levels: Auto, Weak, multi-frame
DRO:
  • advanced auto
  • manual (5 levels)
Auto HDR: Yes
RAW: compressed ARW 2.3
Video features
Video capabilities: Yes
Resolution:
  • 1920x1080 (25p/24p)
  • 1920x1080 (60i/50i)
  • 1440x1080 (25p)
  • 640x480 (25p)
Video format: AVCHD, MPEG-4
Audio format: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Microphone: built-in (stereo), external (stereo)
Body features and constructions
Environment sealings:  
Card slots:
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo
  • PRO-HG Duo
  • XC-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Eye-Fi
Vertical grip: No
Battery: NP-FM500H
Weight: 610g
Dimensions: 143 × 104 × 81mm

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