Sony Alpha SLT-A68

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    Highlights

    • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
    • 79 Focus Points (79 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.7" 461k dot Tilting Screen
    • 1,440k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandSony
    ModelAlpha SLT-A68
    Predecessor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A65
    MSRP€600 (body only), €700 (with 18-55mm lens)
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeSLT
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCMOS
    Sensor SizeAPS-C
    Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm
    Total Pixels24.8 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range100 - 25,600
    Photo
    ProcessorBIONZ X
    Max Image Resolution6000 x 4000
    Other Resolutions3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688)
    Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:9
    Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
    JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normal
    Bit Depth14-Bit
    Timelapse Recording
    WB Bracketing3 shots, low/high selectable
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
    AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
    Number of Focus Points79
    Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Optics
    Lens MountSony A
    Crop Factor1.5x
    Image StabilizationSensor Shift
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Screen
    Screen TypeTilting
    Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
    Touch Screen
    Screen Size2.7"
    Screen Resolution461k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderElectronic
    Viewfinder Coverage100%
    Viewfinder Magnification0.88x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x
    Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
    Viewfinder Eyepoint26.5 mm
    Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
    Shutter
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps
    Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 8 fps at 24 MP
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesFlash off
    Auto
    Fill-flash
    Slow sync
    Red-eye reduction
    Rear sync
    Wireless
    High Speed sync
    Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
    Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
    Metering Range-2 to +17 EV
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
    Exposure LockAE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment metering mode. ("AEL w/ shutter"(Auto/On/Off) is supported) Available with AE lock button
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO701
    DxO Color Depth24.1
    DxO Dynamic Range13.5
    DxO Overall Score79
    Video
    Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
    Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
    Webcam Functionality
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit30 min
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Micro
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneStereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Remote Control via RMT-DSLR2 (Optional)
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Physical
    Dimensions143 x 104 x 81 mm (5.63 x 4.09 x 3.19")
    Weight (inc. batteries)610 g (1.34 lb / 21.52 oz)
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.75 x 6.8 x 6.25"
    Package Weight2.54 lb
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackNP-FM500H
    Battery Life510 shots
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
    Other
    Self Timer 2 or 12 sec
    Orientation Sensor


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