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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A68

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
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
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A65
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A68 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A68, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A68 (24MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and A68 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 5 years later than the A68 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z7 II matches up against the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A68

 Z7 II A68 
IntroducedOctober 2020November 2015More recent by 61 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k461kSharper screen (+1639k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Nikon Z7 II

 A68 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A68

 Z7 II A68 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has got outside dimensions 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 dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the A68.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and A68 is 61 and 64 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and A68.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you extra detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Sony A68
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
79
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
Sony A68 Street photography features
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
Sony A68 Sports photography factors
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
bad battery (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Sony A68 Travel photography features
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (510 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
Sony A68 Landscape photography advice
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery (510 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A68
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony SLT-A68
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-10-14 2015-11-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 46 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 493 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 15 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 610g (1.34 pounds)
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 score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life 420 images 510 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Two Single
Retail pricing $2,997 $581