Sony A6000 vs Sony A68

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony A6000 vs Sony A68, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6000 (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The A6000 was manufactured 18 months before the A68 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A6000 grades vs the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6000 and Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A6000 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A6000 comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check out the Sony A6000 vs Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A6000 against the A68.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6000 and A68 is 85 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A6000 and A68.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of files however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A6000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.