Sony A7S III vs Sony A68
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Sony A7S III vs Sony A68 Key Specs
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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Introduced July 2020
- Older Model is Sony A7S II
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- 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
- Launched November 2015
- Superseded the Sony A65
Sony A7S III vs Sony A68 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Sony A7S III and Sony A68, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7S III (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the A7S III (Full frame) and A68 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A7S III was brought out 4 years later than the A68 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A7S III grades against the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A7S III vs Sony A68 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S III and Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7S III Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony A68
A7S III | A68 | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | November 2015 | More recent by 58 months | |
Screen type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 461k | Sharper screen (+979k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony A7S III
A68 | A7S III |
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Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony A68
A7S III | A68 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Sony A7S III vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7S III has physical measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) while the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A7S III and Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A7S III and the A68.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7S III and A68 is 61 and 64 respectively.
Sony A7S III vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S III and A68.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7S III due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A68 will give you more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern A7S III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony A7S III vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony SLT-A68 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2020-07-21 | 2015-11-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz XR | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 409600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 759 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,440k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 9,440k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.91x | 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/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 699g (1.54 lbs) | 610g (1.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 2993 | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 shots | 510 shots |
Style of battery | 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 recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Two | One |
Pricing at release | $3,499 | $581 |