- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)
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| Predecessor: |
Sony A58
A58 vs A68 |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | ZS10 | A68 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCA-68 | |
| Camera Format: | Compact | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $399.99 | $699.99 |
| Street Price: | $214.00 | $598.00 |
| Date Available: | 2011-03-15 | 2016-05-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
7.7 oz
(218 g)
includes batteries |
32.2 oz
(912 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.3 in. (105 x 58 x 33 mm) |
5.6 x
4.1 x
3.2 in. (143 x 104 x 81 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.1 | 24.3 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.33 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.42 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: |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
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 v2.3), MPO | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.6 | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i from 60p sensor output)
1280x720 (60/30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1440x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD, QuckTime Motion JPEG | XAVC S format / AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compliant / MP4 |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
| Lens: | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM II |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 384mm | 27 - 83mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.3 - 68.8mm | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 16.00x | 3.06x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.3 - 6.3 (W) / f/5.9 - 6.3 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 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: | Up to 4x (Max. 135 x total combined with Extra Optical Zoom) | Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, Spot, Touch Area | 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: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | 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): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 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: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400) | Auto, 100-25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set | 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 - 60 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: | Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Custom, 3D Photo, SCN, My SCN 2, My SCN 1; Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain, High Dynamic (standard/ art/ B&W), Photoframe, Under Water, High Speed Movie | 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 or 10 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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | 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: | 0.6 - 5.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto) | 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: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | 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, QuckTime Motion JPEG | XAVC S format / AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compliant / MP4 |
| Included Memory: | 18.0 MB | |
| Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | 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,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | Optional wired |
| Connections (extended): | Mini 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): | 0.78 | |
| 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): | 8.6 | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 13 | |
| 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): | 0.25 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.25 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.43 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.014 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.9 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.5 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 260 shots | 580 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 540 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | 130 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary NP-FM500H |
| Usable Battery Types: | 3.6V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary 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: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.1 HD Lite Edition, QuickTime, Adobe Reader, Super LoiLoScope ( trial version) | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), 3-inch touchscreen LCD, built-in GPS, 1080i and 720p HD movies, 10fps burst mode at full resolution, 3D photo mode. Available in black, red, blue, silver, and brown. | |
