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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A68

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
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
  • Released November 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A65
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A68 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A68, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z6 II (25MP) and the A68 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the Z6 II (Full frame) and A68 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 5 years after the A68 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z6 II matches up against the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A68

 Z6 II A68 
ReleasedOctober 2020November 2015Newer by 61 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k461kSharper display (+1639k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Nikon Z6 II

 A68 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A68

 Z6 II A68 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II has got external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II and the A68.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and A68 is 61 and 64 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and A68.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will give extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography factors
Sony A68 Portrait photography factors
86
has manual focus
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
79
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography advice
Sony A68 Sports photography advice
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (410 shots)
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
low battery pack (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography factors
Sony A68 Travel photography factors
66
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
54
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (510 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A68 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery pack (510 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging highlights
Sony A68 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony A68
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony SLT-A68
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony SLT-A68
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-10-14 2015-11-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 15 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 610g (1.34 lb)
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 Overall 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 410 pictures 510 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $1,997 $581