Sony a68 vs Canon EOS M3

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a68 and Canon EOS M3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Sony a68 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS M3 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Sony a68 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS M3 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Sony a68 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M3 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

ISO range

Sony a68 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS M3. Sony a68 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS M3 has 100 to 12800.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M3 belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a68
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M3

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a68 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M3 can shoot up to 4,2 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Sony a68 and Canon EOS M3 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a68 weighs 610 gr (equal to 1.34 lb) which is 67% heavier than Canon EOS M3 and its 366 gr (or 0.81 lb).

Sony a68 vs Canon EOS M3 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a68 and Canon EOS M3, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Sony a68	Canon EOS M3
Name	Sony a68	Canon EOS M3
Manufacturer	Sony	Canon
Release Date and Price	Sony a68	Canon EOS M3
Release Year	2015	2015
Release Date	2015-11-05	2015-02-06
MSRP	599 USD	679 USD
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Camera Type	Sony a68	Canon EOS M3
Camera Type	SLT	Mirrorless
Sensor	Sony a68	Canon EOS M3
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	24 MP
Image Processor	Bionz X	DIGIC 6
Image	Sony a68	Canon EOS M3
ISO Range	100 - 25600	100 - 12800
White Balance Presets	9	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Sony a68	Canon EOS M3
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	79	49
Lens Mount	Sony A See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Sony a68	Canon EOS M3
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	2.7”	3”
Screen dots	460800	1040000
Touch screen	No	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD	ClearView II TFT-LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.88× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	0
Photography features	Sony a68	Canon EOS M3
Frames per second	8 fps	4,2 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	0 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/0 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	12 meters	5 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Sony a68	Canon EOS M3
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD	H.264
Video resolution	1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Sony a68	Canon EOS M3
Memory Card	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Sony a68	Canon EOS M3
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control	Yes (wired or smartphone)	Yes (via smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Sony a68	Canon EOS M3
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery and charger	LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	580 shots	250 shots
Width	143 mm	111 mm
Height	104 mm	68 mm
Depth	81 mm	44 mm
Weight	610 gram	366 gram