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Sony A68 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67
Sony SLT-A68 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony A68 vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Launched November 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A65
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A77
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Sony A68 vs Sony A77 II Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sony A68 and Sony A77 II, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A68 (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A68 was launched 18 months after the A77 II making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A68 grades vs the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony A77 II

 A68 A77 II 
ReleasedNovember 2015May 2014More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony A68

 A77 II A68 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k461kCrisper display (+768k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A68 and Sony A77 II

 A68 A77 II 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony A68 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A68 has got outer 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) and the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A68 and the A77 II.

Sony A68 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A68 and A77 II is 64 and 62 respectively.

Sony A68 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A68 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A68 and A77 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent A68 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony A68 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony A68 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A68 Portrait photography information
Sony A77 II Portrait photography information
79
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A68 Street photography information
Sony A77 II Street photography information
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A68 Sports photography features
Sony A77 II Sports photography features
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (510 CIPA)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
54
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (510 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
64
weather sealing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A68
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery pack (510 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (480 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A77 II as a Vlogging camera
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
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Sony A68 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A68 and Sony A77 II
 Sony SLT-A68Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony SLT-A68 Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-11-06 2014-05-21
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 79 79
Cross focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 610 gr (1.34 lbs) 647 gr (1.43 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 82
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.4
DXO Low light score 701 1013
Other
Battery life 510 photographs 480 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $581 $1,198