First introduced in November, 2015,
Sony SLT-A68 is a 24 MP
DSLR with a APS-C
(23.5 x 15.6 mm) sized CMOS sensor.
Sony
replaced the older Sony A65
with SLT-A68. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony A68 with Sony A65
Proc and Cons of Sony A68
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Sony SLT-A68 with competitors in entry-level dslr cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
Tilting Screen |
AF Face Detection |
24MP High Resolution Sensor |
8.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Focus |
Microphone Port |
79 Focus Points |
Flash Sync Port |
Remote Control with a Smartphone |
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization |
External Flash |
RAW Support |
25600 Max Native ISO |
1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Exposure Mode |
1440k dot Viewfinder Resolution |
15 Cross Focus Points |
Focus Bracketing |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
Small LCD Screen: 2" |
Weight: 610g |
No Articulating Screen |
No Environmental Sealing |
Low Screen Resolution: 461k dots |
Low Battery Life: 510 shots |
Sony SLT-A68 has an Overall Score of 71/100
and ranked #59 out of 206
in DSLR cameras, and ranked #171
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Sony A68
Sony SLT-A68 weighs 610g and has external dimensions
of 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.63 x 4.09 x 3.19"). Considering that the average weight
of Entry-Level DSLR cameras is 538g,
Sony A68
is 72 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Sony A68 is more by 15mm
more than the average length in Entry-Level DSLR.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
SLT-A68 |
Dimensions |
SLT-A68 |
|
Sony A77 II
|
647 g
|
610 g
|
143 x 104 x 81 mm
|
143 x 104 x 81 mm
|
|
Sony A65
|
622 g
|
610 g
|
132 x 97 x 81 mm
|
143 x 104 x 81 mm
|
|
Sony A58
|
492 g
|
610 g
|
129 x 95 x 78 mm
|
143 x 104 x 81 mm
|
|
Sony A6000
|
344 g
|
610 g
|
120 x 67 x 45 mm
|
143 x 104 x 81 mm
|
|
Nikon D5300
|
480 g
|
610 g
|
125 x 98 x 76 mm
|
143 x 104 x 81 mm
|
|
Nikon D5500
|
420 g
|
610 g
|
124 x 97 x 70 mm
|
143 x 104 x 81 mm
|
|
Canon 750D
|
555 g
|
610 g
|
132 x 101 x 78 mm
|
143 x 104 x 81 mm
|
|
Nikon D5600
|
465 g
|
610 g
|
124 x 97 x 70 mm
|
143 x 104 x 81 mm
|
Specifications of Sony SLT-A68
General |
Brand |
Sony
|
Model |
SLT-A68 |
Announced |
November, 2015 |
Body Type |
Compact SLR |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
Number of Lenses |
143 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
2" |
Screen Type |
Tilting |
Screen Resolution |
461k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Viewfinder Resolution |
1440 |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.57 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
79 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
15 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
8.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
12.00 |
Flash Modes |
Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
± EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
APS-C |
Sensor Type |
CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
- mm |
Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
Max Native ISO |
25600 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
None |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
510 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
NP-FM500H |
Physical |
Weight |
610 g |
Physical Dimensions |
143 x 104 x 81 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|