Canon 70D vs Sony A68
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Canon 70D vs Sony A68 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced November 2015
- Older Model is Sony A65

Canon 70D vs Sony A68 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon 70D vs Sony A68, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 70D (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 70D was revealed 24 months prior to the A68 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 70D grades against the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 70D vs Sony A68 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 70D and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are available at Canon 70D Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Sony A68
70D | A68 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+579k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Canon 70D
A68 | 70D | |||
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Introduced | November 2015 | ![]() | October 2013 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon 70D and Sony A68
70D | A68 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Canon 70D vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 70D has got exterior dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Check out the Canon 70D vs Sony A68 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 70D versus the A68.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 70D and A68 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 70D and A68.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A68 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older 70D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon 70D vs Sony A68 Specifications
Canon EOS 70D | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS 70D | Sony SLT-A68 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-10-31 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5+ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 79 |
Cross focus points | 19 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 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 | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 755 gr (1.66 lb) | 610 gr (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 68 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | 926 | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 920 pictures | 510 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $758 | $581 |