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Sony A58 vs Sony A68

Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66
Sony SLT-A58 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony A58 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Older Model is Sony A57
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 A58 vs Sony A68 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony A58 and Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A58 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The A58 was revealed 23 months prior to the A68 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the A58 matches up versus the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony A68

 A58 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony A58

 A68 A58 
RevealedNovember 2015November 2013Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony A58 and Sony A68

 A58 A68 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony A58 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A58 comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Sony A58 and Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A58 and the A68.

Sony A58 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A58 and A68 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Sony A58 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony A58 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A58 and A68.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A68 to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older A58 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A58 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony A58 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A58 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
79
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A58 Street photography features
Sony A68 Street photography features
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A58 Sports photography highlights
Sony A68 Sports photography highlights
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery (690 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A58 Travel photography information
Sony A68 Travel photography information
63
good battery (690 shots)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
54
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (510 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A58 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A68 Landscape photography highlights
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (690 shots)
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery power (510 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A58
Vlogging with Sony A68
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony A58 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A58 and Sony A68
 Sony SLT-A58Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony SLT-A58 Sony SLT-A68
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-11-27 2015-11-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5456 x 3632 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 16000 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 79
Cross type focus points 3 15
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 492g (1.08 lbs) 610g (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 79
DXO Color Depth rating 23.3 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 13.5
DXO Low light rating 753 701
Other
Battery life 690 photos 510 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $645 $581