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Sony A7 III vs Sony A68

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony A7 III vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Older Model is Sony A7 II
  • Later Model is Sony A7 IV
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
  • Succeeded the Sony A65
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A68 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Sony A7 III vs Sony A68, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7 III (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the A7 III (Full frame) and A68 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The A7 III was brought out 2 years after the A68 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A7 III scores against the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony A68

 A7 III A68 
ReleasedFebruary 2018November 2015Newer by 29 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony A7 III

 A68 A7 III 

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony A68

 A7 III A68 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A7 III vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 III enjoys outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A7 III versus the A68.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A68 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and A68 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 III and A68.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The A7 III provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher A7 III should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 III vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
Portrait photography with Sony A68
84
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
79
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 III Street photography factors
Sony A68 Street photography factors
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7 III
Sports photography with Sony A68
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (610 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery life (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 III Travel photography features
Sony A68 Travel photography features
73
better than average battery pack (610 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (510 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III Landscape photography factors
Sony A68 Landscape photography factors
85
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (610 CIPA)
two card slots
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery life (510 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 III Vlogging highlights
Sony A68 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony A68
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony SLT-A68
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7 III Sony SLT-A68
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-27 2015-11-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced 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 detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 693 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650g (1.43 lbs) 610g (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 79
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 13.5
DXO Low light rating 3730 701
Other
Battery life 610 pictures 510 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 2 One
Launch cost $1,998 $581