Sony A57 vs Sony A68

On this page, we are matching up the Sony A57 and Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both created by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A57 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A57 was revealed 4 years prior to the A68 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A57 matches up against the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony SLT-A57 and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A57 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A57 has got external measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A57 against the A68.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A57 and A68 is 64 and 64 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A57 and A68.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A68 to produce more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A57 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.