Sony A68 vs Sony A77

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony SLT-A68 & Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A68 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

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.

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

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.