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Sony A9 vs Sony A68

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony A9 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Refreshed by Sony A9 II
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A65
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Sony A9 vs Sony A68 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A9 vs Sony A68, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the A9 (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is pretty close but the A9 (Full frame) and A68 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The A9 was launched 18 months later than the A68 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the A9 grades vs the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A68

 A9 A68 
RevealedApril 2017November 2015Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k461kSharper screen (+979k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony A9

 A68 A9 

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony A68

 A9 A68 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A9 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A9 has exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A9 vs Sony A68 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A9 versus the A68.

Sony A9 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and A68 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 and A68.

To sum up, both cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A9 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher A9 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony A9 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A9
Portrait photography with Sony A68
83
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 Street photography advice
Sony A68 Street photography advice
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A9
Sports photography with Sony A68
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (650 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery life (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A9
Travel photography with Sony A68
73
great battery power (650 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
54
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (510 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A68 as a Landscape photography camera
85
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (650 shots)
two card slots
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery life (510 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A9
Vlogging with Sony A68
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony A9 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony A68
 Sony Alpha A9Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A9 Sony SLT-A68
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-04-19 2015-11-06
Body design 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 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 693 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,440k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 gr (1.48 lb) 610 gr (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 92 79
DXO Color Depth score 24.9 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 13.5
DXO Low light score 3517 701
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 510 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Cost at release $4,498 $581