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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A68

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Fujifilm X-T10

16 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

Fujifilm X-T10
$599.00
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Sony A68

24 MP | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) CMOS Sensor

Sony A68
$598.00
4%
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A68 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm X-T10 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 16.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Sony A68 is a Entry-Level DSLR camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor.
Despite some fundamental differences of these two body types, Mirrorless cameras are becoming serious altenatives to DSLR cameras thanks to their size/weight advantages and recent improvements in their focus speeds , which makes this comparison even more interesting.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A68 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X-T10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-05-19
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 3″ Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 381g. 118 x 83 x 41 mm

Sony A68 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-11-06
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.7″ Tilting Screen
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 610g. 143 x 104 x 81 mm
  • Replaced Sony SLT-A65 Compare

Fujifilm X-T10 was replaced by Fujifilm X-T20. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T10
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony SLT-A68

Reasons to choose Fujifilm X-T10 over Sony SLT-A68
Wireless Connection Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
Max ISO 51.000 vs 25.600 99% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size 3″ vs 2.7″ 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution 920k dots vs 461k dots 99% higher resolution screen
Weight 381 g vs 610 g 229 g lighter
Timelapse Recording Yes vs No creative shooting
Viewfinder Resolution 2360k dot vs 1440k dot 63% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area 23.04µm2 vs 15.28µm2 50% larger pixel area
Support for UHS Memory Cards UHS-I vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Reasons to choose Sony SLT-A68 over Fujifilm X-T10
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift vs None All the lenses are stabilized
Max Sensor Resolution 24 MP vs 16 MP 50% more pixels
Number of Focus Points 79 vs 77 2 more focus points
Battery Life 510 shots vs 350 shots 160 more frames with a single charge
Flash Coverage 12.0m vs 5.0m 7m longer range
Price $598 vs $599 $1 cheaper
Top LCD Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
Common Strengths of Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony SLT-A68
Articulating Screen Yes vs Yes Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting 8.0fps vs 8.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
AE Bracketing Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote Control Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony SLT-A68
LCD Screen Size 3″ vs 2.7″ Small display
Environmental Sealing No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A68: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A68. Fujifilm X-T10 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 25mm narrower, 21mm shorter and 40mm thinner than Sony A68.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A68 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A68.
Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A68 Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A68 Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm X-T10 is significantly lighter (229g ) than the Sony A68 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A68 have the same APS-C sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

Weight Comparison

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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A68: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor. On the other hand, Sony A68 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Sony A68's sensor provides 8MP more than Fujifilm X-T10's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the X-T10 and A68 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A68 Sensor Size Comparison


Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A68 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A68 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A68 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm X-T10 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Sony A68 for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T10 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony A68 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Large Body
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T10 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Sony A68 for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
77 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
15 Cross Type Focus sensors
79 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 510 shots
Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T10 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony A68 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
381g
Body Thickness 41mm
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Large Body
610g
Body Thickness 81mm
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T10 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Sony A68 for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details


Sony A68 vs Fujifilm X-T10 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Sony A68 has an advantage over Fujifilm X-T10 There are 141 lenses for Sony A68's Sony/Minolta Alpha mount, on the other hand there are only 41 lenses for Fujifilm X-T10's Fujifilm X lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Sony A68 has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. On the other hand, Fujifilm X-T10 doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 9 lenses for Fujifilm X mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Fujifilm X-T10 Lenses # of Sony A68 Lenses
Standard Zoom 5 20
Standard Prime 11 9
Wideangle Zoom 1 11
Wideangle Prime 13 18
Telephoto Zoom 5 26
Telephoto Prime 2 11
SuperZoom 1 19
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 1 4
Macro Prime 2 12
Perspective Control Prime n/a 9
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a 2
TOTAL 41 141
Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A68: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A68, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A68 scores compare:

Fujifilm X-T10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #23 out of 49 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #75 out of 1131 in all Cameras
Sony A68
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #11 out of 73 in Compact SLR cameras
Ranked #104 out of 1131 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X-T10 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony A68 in all criterias. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Fujifilm X-T10
Fujifilm X-T10
$599.00
25%
off

Sony A68
Sony A68
$598.00
4%
off

Sony A68 vs Fujifilm X-T10 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm X-T10 Sony SLT-A68
Brand Fujifilm Sony
Announced 2015-05-19 2015-11-06
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Price $599.00 $598.00
Sensor
Type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.6 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Area 368.16mm2 366.60mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 51,000 ISO 25,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 77 79
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of Available Lenses 41 141
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3″ 2.7″
Resolution 920k dots 461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.62 0.57
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/160s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps 8.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 381g 610g
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm 143 x 104 x 81mm
Battery Life 350 shots 510 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Optional None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 79
DxO Color Depth not tested 24.1
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 13.5
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 701
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