Canon 6D vs Sony A68

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon 6D and Sony A68, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is very similar but the 6D (Full frame) and A68 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D was released 3 years before the A68 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 6D matches up against the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 6D features external measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Canon 6D and Sony A68 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 6D and the A68.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and A68 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and A68.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6D featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A68 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 6D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.