Sony a3500 vs Sony A68
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Sony a3500 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Released March 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A3000
(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
- Revealed November 2015
- Previous Model is Sony A65
Sony a3500 vs Sony A68 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Sony a3500 vs Sony A68, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe a3500 was released 19 months prior to the A68 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the a3500 scores against the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony a3500 vs Sony A68 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a3500 & Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony a3500 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sony A68
a3500 | A68 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony a3500
A68 | a3500 | |||
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Revealed | November 2015 | March 2014 | Newer by 19 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony a3500 and Sony A68
a3500 | A68 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Sony a3500 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony a3500 has got physical measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Look at the Sony a3500 vs Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the a3500 versus the A68.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the a3500 and A68 is 69 and 64 respectively.
Sony a3500 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the a3500 and A68.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A68 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged a3500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony a3500 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Alpha a3500 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a3500 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2014-03-21 | 2015-11-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ image | 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 | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 121 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 411 grams (0.91 lb) | 610 grams (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") | 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 | 470 shots | 510 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $398 | $581 |