| General | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Fujifilm |
| Model | Alpha SLT-A68 | FinePix S8300 |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Alpha SLT-A65 | |
| MSRP | €600 (body only), €700 (with 18-55mm lens) | $309.95 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | SLT | Bridge |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 24.8 Megapixel | |
| Effective Pixels | 24.2 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 | 64 - 12,800 |
| Photo | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ X | |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Other Resolutions | 3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688) | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Super fine, fine, normal | |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing | 3 shots, low/high selectable |
| Focus | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF | |
| AF Detection Range | -2 to +18 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 79 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 15 | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony A | |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 1008 mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 42x | |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.9 - 6.5 | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 0 cm | |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.7" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.88x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.59x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440k dot | 200k dot |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 26.5 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Shutter | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 8 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/7000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 8.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 8 fps at 24 MP |
| Flash | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Flash off Auto Fill-flash Slow sync Red-eye reduction Rear sync Wireless High Speed sync | |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Metering Range | -2 to +17 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 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 Lock | AE 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 | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 701 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 24.1 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 13.5 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 79 |
| Video | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | Mini |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi is possible | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | via RMT-DSLR2 (Optional) |
| Environmental | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 143 x 104 x 81 mm (5.63 x 4.09 x 3.19") | 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 610 g (1.34 lb / 21.52 oz) | 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.75 x 6.8 x 6.25" | |
| Package Weight | 2.54 lb |
| Power and Storage | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FM500H | 4 x AA |
| Battery Life | 510 shots | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Sony Alpha SLT-A68 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 sec | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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