Sony A68 vs Sony A77 II
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Sony A68 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony A68 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony SLT-A68 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are available at Sony A68 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony A77 II
A68 | A77 II | |||
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Released | November 2015 | May 2014 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony A68
A77 II | A68 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 461k | Crisper display (+768k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A68 and Sony A77 II
A68 | A77 II | |||
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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).
Check the Sony A68 and Sony A77 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A68 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Sony SLT-A68 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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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 |