Sony a68 vs Nikon Z7 II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a68 and Nikon Z7 II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a68 is manufacturered by Sony but Nikon Z7 II is from Nikon. Both Sony and Nikon are well known brands though.
Sony a68 were released 2015 and Nikon Z7 II was released 2020. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a68 | 2015 |
Nikon Z7 II | 2020 |
Type of camera
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a68 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Nikon Z7 II has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a68 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Nikon Z7 II | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** 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 (Nikon)
Resolution
Sony a68 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z7 II has 46 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a68 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Nikon Z7 II |
46 MP
45441024 pixels 8256 x 5504 |
Nikon Z7 II has a 89 % larger resolution than Sony a68. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon Z7 II has a larger ISO-range than Sony a68. Nikon Z7 II has an ISO range that stretches from 64 to 25600 while Sony a68 has 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a68 | 100-25600 |
Nikon Z7 II | 64-25600 |
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.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a68
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z7 II
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 Nikon Z7 II can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a68 | 8 |
Nikon Z7 II | 10 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a68 and Nikon Z7 II 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.
Nikon Z7 II weighs 705 gr (equal to 1.55 lb) which is 16% heavier than Sony a68 and its 610 gr (or 1.34 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a68 | 610 gr 1.34 lb |
Nikon Z7 II | 705 gr 1.55 lb |
Sony a68 vs Nikon Z7 II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a68 and Nikon Z7 II, 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 |
Nikon Z7 II |
Name | Sony a68 | Nikon Z7 II |
Manufacturer | Sony | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a68 |
Nikon Z7 II |
Release Year | 2015 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2015-11-05 | 2020-10-14 |
MSRP | 599 USD | 2999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a68 |
Nikon Z7 II |
Camera Type | SLT | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a68 |
Nikon Z7 II |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX" |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 8256 x 5504 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 46 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | DUAL EXPEED 6 |
Image |
Sony a68 |
Nikon Z7 II |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 64 - 25600 |
White Balance Presets | 9 | 12 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Yes (Sensor Shift (5 axis)) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 5 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a68 |
Nikon Z7 II |
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 | 493 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Nikon Z 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 |
FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a68 |
Nikon Z7 II |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 460800 | 2100000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.88× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) | 0.8x |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 3690000 |
Photography features |
Sony a68 |
Nikon Z7 II |
Frames per second | 8 fps | 10 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 900 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a68 |
Nikon Z7 II |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a68 |
Nikon Z7 II |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC XQD |
Connectivity |
Sony a68 |
Nikon Z7 II |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless | No |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (wired or smartphone) |
Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)
|
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a68 |
Nikon Z7 II |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery and charger
|
EN-EL15c lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 580 shots | 420 shots |
Width | 143 mm | 134 mm |
Height | 104 mm | 101 mm |
Depth | 81 mm | 70 mm |
Weight | 610 gram | 705 gram |