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Sony A7R III vs Sony A68

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony A7R III vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • Successor is Sony A7R 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
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A65
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A68 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony A7R III vs Sony A68, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and A68 (24MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and A68 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The A7R III was revealed 24 months later than the A68 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A7R III matches up against the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony A68

 A7R III A68 
IntroducedOctober 2017November 2015More recent by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k461kClearer display (+979k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony A7R III

 A68 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony A68

 A7R III A68 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R III features external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A7R III versus the A68.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and A68 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R III and A68.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7R III having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R III will result in extra detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher A7R III provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
Portrait photography with Sony A68
86
has manual focus
megapixel count great (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
79
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7R III
Street photography with Sony A68
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III Sports photography advice
Sony A68 Sports photography advice
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III Travel photography information
Sony A68 Travel photography information
74
great battery power (650 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count great (42MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
54
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (510 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
Landscape photography with Sony A68
87
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (650 CIPA)
two card slots
67
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery life (510 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging advice
Sony A68 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony A68
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R III Sony SLT-A68
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-10-25 2015-11-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7952 x 5304 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,440k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
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 settings Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 657g (1.45 lbs) 610g (1.34 lbs)
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 score 100 79
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 13.5
DXO Low light score 3523 701
Other
Battery life 650 photos 510 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $2,800 $581