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Sony A68 vs Sony A77

Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Sony SLT-A68 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
83
Overall
71

Sony A68 vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A65
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A700
  • Replacement is Sony A77 II
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Sony A68 vs Sony A77 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony A68 vs Sony A77, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the A68 (24MP) and the A77 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A68 was launched 4 years later than the A77 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A68 scores versus the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony A77

 A68 A77 
ReleasedNovember 2015October 2011More recent by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony A68

 A77 A68 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A68 and Sony A77

 A68 A77 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony A68 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A68 enjoys outside dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A68 versus the A77.

Sony A68 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A68 and A77 is 64 and 59 respectively.

Sony A68 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Sony A68 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A68 and A77.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern A68 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A68 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Sony A68 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A68 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
78
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sony A68 Sports photography details
Sony A77 Sports photography details
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery (510 shots)
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 as a Travel photography camera
55
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (510 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
weather proofing
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A68 Landscape photography info
Sony A77 Landscape photography info
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery (510 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery pack (470 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A68 Vlogging info
Sony A77 Vlogging info
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
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Sony A68 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A68 and Sony A77
 Sony SLT-A68Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony SLT-A68 Sony SLT-A77
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-11-06 2011-10-25
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 79 19
Cross focus points 15 11
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 610 gr (1.34 lbs) 732 gr (1.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 78
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.2
DXO Low light score 701 801
Other
Battery life 510 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $581 $900