Nikon Z5 vs Sony A68
Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
80
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
80
Portability
64 Imaging
66 Features
70 Overall
67
64 Imaging
66 Features
70 Overall
67
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
Nikon Z5
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched July 2020
Sony A68
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(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
- Revealed November 2015
- Replaced the Sony A65
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The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon Z5 vs Sony A68, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the Z5 (Full frame) and A68 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe Z5 was manufactured 4 years after the A68 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z5 grades vs the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony A68
| Z5 | A68 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2020 |  | November 2015 | Newer by 58 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+579k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Nikon Z5
| A68 | Z5 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony A68
| Z5 | A68 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 provides external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5 versus the A68.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and A68 is 62 and 64 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and A68.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Z5 contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The newer Z5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Sony A68
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Nikon Z5 Street photography features
Sony A68 Street photography features
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (675g)
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
Sony A68 Sports photography highlights
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (510 per charge)
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Nikon Z5 Travel photography highlights
Sony A68 Travel photography highlights
great battery (470 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (510 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Sony A68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (470 shots)
has dual storage slots
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery (510 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Nikon Z5 Vlogging details
Sony A68 Vlogging details
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (675g)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A68 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Z5 | Sony SLT-A68 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2020-07-20 | 2015-11-06 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 6 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 273 | 79 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 15 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 675 grams (1.49 pounds) | 610 grams (1.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 470 shots | 510 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15c | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Two | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $1,399 | $581 |