Sony A900 vs Sony A68

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony A900 vs Sony A68, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A900 (25MP) and the A68 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the A900 (Full frame) and A68 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The A900 was manufactured 8 years before the A68 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A900 grades vs the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A900 features outer measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A900 compared to the A68.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and A68 is 54 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and A68.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A900 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A900 will give you greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.