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Sony A9 II vs Sony A68

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony A9 II vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A9
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
  • Launched November 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A65
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A68 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony A9 II versus Sony A68, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A9 II (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is very well matched but the A9 II (Full frame) and A68 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A9 II was brought out 3 years after the A68 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A9 II grades versus the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony A68

 A9 II A68 
LaunchedOctober 2019November 2015Newer by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k461kSharper display (+979k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony A9 II

 A68 A9 II 

Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony A68

 A9 II A68 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony A9 II vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 II has external dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A9 II and the A68.

Sony A9 II vs Sony A68 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A9 II and A68 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Sony A9 II vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A9 II and A68.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The A9 II uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more modern A9 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony A9 II vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 II vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
Portrait photography with Sony A68
85
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A9 II
Street photography with Sony A68
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 II Travel photography information
Sony A68 Travel photography information
73
great battery pack (690 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
54
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (510 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 II Landscape photography information
Sony A68 Landscape photography information
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (690 per charge)
2 card slots
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery (510 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 II Vlogging features
Sony A68 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 II and Sony A68
 Sony Alpha A9 Mark IISony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A9 Mark II Sony SLT-A68
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-10-03 2015-11-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 693 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,440k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 678 gr (1.49 lbs) 610 gr (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") 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 690 photographs 510 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $4,498 $581