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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A68

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(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
(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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Nikon Z5 vs Sony A68 Overview

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.

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The 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 
RevealedJuly 2020November 2015Newer by 58 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper 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 typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and A68 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Sony A68
85
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography features
Sony A68 Street photography features
74
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)
77
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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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
Sony A68 Sports photography highlights
82
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)
75
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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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography highlights
Sony A68 Travel photography highlights
68
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
55
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 Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Sony A68
86
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
68
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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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging details
Sony A68 Vlogging details
34
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)
35
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony A68
 Nikon Z5Sony 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