Sony A6400 vs Sony A68
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Sony A6400 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Introduced January 2019
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- 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
- Introduced November 2015
- Older Model is Sony A65
Sony A6400 vs Sony A68 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony A6400 vs Sony A68, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A6400 was revealed 3 years later than the A68 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A6400 matches up versus the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A6400 vs Sony A68 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6400 and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are available at Sony A6400 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony A68
A6400 | A68 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | November 2015 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony A6400
A68 | A6400 |
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Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony A68
A6400 | A68 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Sony A6400 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A6400 comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Examine the Sony A6400 vs Sony A68 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A6400 and the A68.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6400 and A68 is 83 and 64 respectively.
Sony A6400 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6400 and A68.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern A6400 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A6400 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2019-01-15 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 32000 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 121 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
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 | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 403g (0.89 pounds) | 610g (1.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 83 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 1431 | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 510 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $898 | $581 |