Nikon D5600 vs Sony A68
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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Revealed November 2016
- Succeeded the Nikon D5500
(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
Nikon D5600 vs Sony A68 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon D5600 versus Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D5600 (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D5600 was introduced 13 months after the A68 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D5600 grades vs the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D5600 vs Sony A68 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5600 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D5600 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Sony A68
D5600 | A68 | |||
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Released | November 2016 | November 2015 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 461k | Crisper screen (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Nikon D5600
A68 | D5600 |
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Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Sony A68
D5600 | A68 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Nikon D5600 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5600 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
See the Nikon D5600 versus Sony A68 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the D5600 versus the A68.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5600 and A68 is 70 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D5600 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D5600 and A68.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern D5600 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Nikon D5600 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon D5600 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-11-10 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 39 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 309 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | 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, 30, 25 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 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 465g (1.03 lbs) | 610g (1.34 lbs) |
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 All around rating | 84 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 1306 | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 820 shots | 510 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | One | One |
Launch pricing | $597 | $581 |