Canon 1100D vs Sony A68
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Canon 1100D vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
- Revealed April 2011
- Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
- Previous Model is Canon 1000D
- Renewed by Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Announced November 2015
- Older Model is Sony A65

Canon 1100D vs Sony A68 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Canon 1100D versus Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and A68 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 1100D was launched 5 years prior to the A68 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1100D scores against the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A68 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1100D & Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1100D Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Sony A68
1100D | A68 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Canon 1100D
A68 | 1100D | |||
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Announced | November 2015 | ![]() | April 2011 | Fresher by 55 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1100D and Sony A68
1100D | A68 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon 1100D vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1100D has got outside dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
See the Canon 1100D versus Sony A68 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 1100D versus the A68.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and A68 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1100D and A68.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony A68 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 1100D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1100D vs Sony A68 Specifications
Canon EOS 1100D | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS 1100D | Sony SLT-A68 |
Also Known as | EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-04-13 | 2015-11-06 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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 |
Number of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.20 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 495g (1.09 lbs) | 610g (1.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 62 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | 755 | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 shots | 510 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E10 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $450 | $581 |