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Canon 100D vs Sony A68

Portability
73 Imaging
60 Features
69 Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64 Imaging
66 Features
70 Overall
67

Canon 100D vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel SL1
  • Renewed by Canon SL2
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A65
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Canon 100D vs Sony A68 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon 100D vs Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 100D was launched 3 years before the A68 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 100D matches up versus the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Sony A68

		

		

			
 100D A68 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Canon 100D

		

		

			
 A68 100D 
LaunchedNovember 2015July 2013Newer by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon 100D and Sony A68

		

		

			
 100D A68 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon 100D vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 100D comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
See the Canon 100D vs Sony A68 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 100D against the A68.
Canon 100D vs Sony A68 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 100D and A68 is 73 and 64 respectively.
Canon 100D vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 100D vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 100D and A68.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A68 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 100D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon 100D vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 100D vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon 100D vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon 100D as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
76
 has manual focus
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
79
 has manual focus
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon 100D Street photography info
Sony A68 Street photography info
68
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
77
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 very good ISO range (25,600)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon 100D as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
58
 good MP (18MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery life (380 CIPA)
74
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Canon 100D Travel photography features
Sony A68 Travel photography features
64
 lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
 offers focus by touch
 good MP (18MP)
 has built in flash
 no Time Lapse mode
 low battery life (380 CIPA)
 does not have selfie friendly display
54
 good MP (24MP)
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (510 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon 100D Landscape photography info
Sony A68 Landscape photography info
64
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery life (380 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
67
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 small screen (2.7")
 not so great battery (510 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon 100D as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
34
 screen is touchscreen
 includes face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes mic jack
 lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
35
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have mic port
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Canon 100D vs Sony A68 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Sony A68
 Canon EOS 100DSony SLT-A68
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 100D Sony SLT-A68
Also Known as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-07-26 2015-11-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 79
Cross focus points 1 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 9.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lbs) 610 grams (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 79
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 13.5
DXO Low light score 843 701
Other
Battery life 380 photos 510 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $581