Sony A7 vs Sony A68
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Sony A7 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Released January 2014
- Replacement is Sony A7 II
(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
- Announced November 2015
- Replaced the Sony A65

Sony A7 vs Sony A68 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Sony A7 versus Sony A68, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the A7 (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the A7 (Full frame) and A68 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

The A7 was unveiled 21 months before the A68 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A7 matches up vs the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sony A7 vs Sony A68 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sony A68
A7 | A68 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony A7
A68 | A7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | November 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 21 months |
Common features in the Sony A7 and Sony A68
A7 | A68 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Sony A7 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 enjoys outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
See the Sony A7 versus Sony A68 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A7 against the A68.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A7 and A68 is 78 and 64 respectively.

Sony A7 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 and A68.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The A7 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The more aged A7 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony A7 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A7 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2014-01-22 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 855.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 117 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 121 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 474 grams (1.04 lb) | 610 grams (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 90 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.2 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 2248 | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 510 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $798 | $581 |