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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A68

Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69
Nikon D3500 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Older Model is Nikon D3400
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A65
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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A68 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon D3500 versus Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D3500 (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3500 was introduced 2 years after the A68 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D3500 matches up versus the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Sony A68

 D3500 A68 
AnnouncedAugust 2018November 2015More modern by 35 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Nikon D3500

 A68 D3500 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Sony A68

 D3500 A68 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3500 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D3500 versus Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D3500 vs the A68.

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D3500 and A68 is 72 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D3500 and A68.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer D3500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3500 Portrait photography info
Sony A68 Portrait photography info
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (365g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3500 Sports photography features
Sony A68 Sports photography features
70
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (1,550 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3500
Travel photography with Sony A68
71
better than average battery life (1,550 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (365g)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
55
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (510 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A68 Landscape photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,550 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery pack (510 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D3500
Vlogging with Sony A68
31
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (365 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3500 and Sony A68
 Nikon D3500Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D3500 Sony SLT-A68
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2018-08-29 2015-11-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 365 gr (0.80 lb) 610 gr (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life 1550 images 510 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14a NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) 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 $397 $581