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Canon 1100D vs Sony A68

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 1100D vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(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
Sony A68
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Sony A68

 1100D A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Canon 1100D

 A68 1100D 
AnnouncedNovember 2015April 2011Fresher by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Sony A68

 1100D A68 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing2.7"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).

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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.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A68 size comparison

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

Canon 1100D vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography details
Sony A68 Portrait photography details
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography details
Sony A68 Street photography details
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
51
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (700 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography information
Sony A68 Travel photography information
53
great battery power (700 per charge)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
55
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (510 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A68 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (700 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery pack (510 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging features
Sony A68 Vlogging features
22
includes face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Canon 1100D vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Sony A68
 Canon EOS 1100DSony SLT-A68
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