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Sony A6300 vs Sony A68

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Sony Alpha a6300 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Sony A6300 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A6000
  • Replacement is Sony A6500
Sony A68
(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
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Sony A6300 vs Sony A68 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Sony A6300 and Sony A68, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A6300 (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A6300 was brought out 3 months later than the A68 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A6300 scores vs the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony A68

 A6300 A68 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony A6300

 A68 A6300 

Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony A68

 A6300 A68 
RevealedFebruary 2016November 2015Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Sony A6300 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6300 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony A68 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A6300 versus the A68.

Sony A6300 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6300 and A68 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Sony A6300 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A6300 and A68.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Sony A6300 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6300 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6300 Portrait photography factors
Sony A68 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6300 Street photography highlights
Sony A68 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6300 Sports photography highlights
Sony A68 Sports photography highlights
75
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery power (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
76
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (510 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6300 Landscape photography features
Sony A68 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery power (510 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6300 Vlogging information
Sony A68 Vlogging information
35
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony A6300 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6300 and Sony A68
 Sony Alpha a6300Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6300 Sony SLT-A68
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-03 2015-11-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X 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 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 404g (0.89 pounds) 610g (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 79
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 13.5
DXO Low light score 1437 701
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 510 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $889 $581