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Canon 70D vs Sony A68

Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Canon 70D vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Old Model is Canon 60D
  • New Model is Canon 80D
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
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A65
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Sony A68

 70D A68 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Canon 70D

 A68 70D 
IntroducedNovember 2015October 2013Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Canon 70D and Sony A68

 70D A68 
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).

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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.

Canon 70D vs Sony A68 size comparison

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

Canon 70D vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 70D vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography advice
Sony A68 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
79
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D Street photography details
Sony A68 Street photography details
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 70D
Travel photography with Sony A68
69
weather sealing
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
54
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (510 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D Landscape photography features
Sony A68 Landscape photography features
69
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery life (510 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 70D
Vlogging with Sony A68
69
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 70D vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Sony A68
 Canon EOS 70DSony SLT-A68
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