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Nikon D5100 vs Sony A68

Portability
66
Imaging
57
Features
81
Overall
66
Nikon D5100 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Nikon D5100 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Nikon D5100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
  • Introduced April 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5000
  • New Model is Nikon D5200
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
  • Released November 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A65
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Nikon D5100 vs Sony A68 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon D5100 vs Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the D5100 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5100 was launched 5 years prior to the A68 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D5100 matches up versus the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Sony A68

 D5100 A68 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Nikon D5100

 A68 D5100 
ReleasedNovember 2015April 2011Newer by 55 months

Common features in the Nikon D5100 and Sony A68

 D5100 A68 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon D5100 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5100 has outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D5100 versus the A68.

Nikon D5100 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5100 and A68 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D5100 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5100 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5100 and A68.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A68 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged D5100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon D5100 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5100 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5100 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5100 Street photography details
Sony A68 Street photography details
67
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5100 Sports photography factors
Sony A68 Sports photography factors
64
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (660 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5100 Travel photography info
Sony A68 Travel photography info
77
great battery power (660 CIPA)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
55
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (510 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D5100
Landscape photography with Sony A68
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (660 shots)
does not have image stabilization
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery pack (510 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5100 Vlogging highlights
Sony A68 Vlogging highlights
69
selfie friendly display
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Nikon D5100 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5100 and Sony A68
 Nikon D5100Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D5100 Sony SLT-A68
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-04-26 2015-11-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 2 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 79
Cross focus points 1 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 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 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560 gr (1.23 lbs) 610 gr (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 79
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 13.5
DXO Low light score 1183 701
Other
Battery life 660 pictures 510 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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