Sony a5100 vs Sony A68

Here, we will be comparing the Sony a5100 vs Sony A68, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the a5100 (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The a5100 was announced 14 months prior to the A68 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the a5100 matches up versus the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a5100 & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are available at Sony a5100 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony a5100 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the a5100 compared to the A68.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a5100 and A68 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the a5100 and A68.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged a5100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.