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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A68

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Nikon D5600
(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
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 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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Sony A68

 D5600 A68 
ReleasedNovember 2016November 2015Newer by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k461kCrisper screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Nikon D5600

 A68 D5600 

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Sony A68

 D5600 A68 
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).

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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.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5600 and A68 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5600 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5600
Portrait photography with Sony A68
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5600 Street photography information
Sony A68 Street photography information
74
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5600 Sports photography details
Sony A68 Sports photography details
69
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (820 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
81
good battery (820 per charge)
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
54
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (510 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5600 Landscape photography details
Sony A68 Landscape photography details
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (820 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery (510 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
lack of image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D5600 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Sony A68
 Nikon D5600Sony SLT-A68
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