Sony A560 vs Sony A68
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Sony A560 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched August 2010
- Previous Model is Sony A500
(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
Sony A560 vs Sony A68 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Sony A560 vs Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A560 was announced 6 years earlier than the A68 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A560 scores vs the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A560 vs Sony A68 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A560 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony A68
A560 | A68 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony A560
A68 | A560 | |||
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Revealed | November 2015 | August 2010 | Fresher by 63 months |
Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony A68
A560 | A68 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Sony A560 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony A560 features physical measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Examine the Sony A560 vs Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A560 versus the A68.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A560 and A68 is 64 and 64 respectively.
Sony A560 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A560 and A68.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A68 to offer more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older A560 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony A560 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-08-24 | 2015-11-06 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 79 |
Cross focus points | 3 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 599 gr (1.32 lbs) | 610 gr (1.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | 817 | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1050 images | 510 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Retail pricing | $650 | $581 |