Sony a68 vs Sony a77 II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a68 and Sony a77 II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.
Sony a68 were released 2015 and Sony a77 II was released 2014. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a68 | 2015 |
Sony a77 II | 2014 |
Type of camera
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Sony APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a68 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Sony a77 II | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** 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)
Resolution
Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Sony a68 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a77 II has 24 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 |
Sony a77 II |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Sony a77 II has a larger ISO-range than Sony a68. Sony a77 II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Sony a68 has 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a68 | 100-25600 |
Sony a77 II | 100-51200 |
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 Sony a77 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 Sony a77 II can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a68 | 8 |
Sony a77 II | 12 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a68 and Sony a77 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.
Sony a77 II weighs 647 gr (equal to 1.43 lb) which is 6% heavier than Sony a68 and its 610 gr (or 1.34 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a68 | 610 gr 1.34 lb |
Sony a77 II | 647 gr 1.43 lb |
Sony a68 vs Sony a77 II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a68 and Sony a77 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 |
Sony a77 II |
Name | Sony a68 | Sony a77 II |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a68 |
Sony a77 II |
Release Year | 2015 | 2014 |
Release Date | 2015-11-05 | 2014-05-01 |
MSRP | 599 USD | 1199 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a68 |
Sony a77 II |
Camera Type | SLT | SLT |
Sensor |
Sony a68 |
Sony a77 II |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Image |
Sony a68 |
Sony a77 II |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 51200 |
White Balance Presets | 9 | 9 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a68 |
Sony a77 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 Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 79 | 79 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Sony A 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 (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a68 |
Sony a77 II |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 2.7” | 3” |
Screen dots | 460800 | 1229000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | WhiteMagic TFT |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.88× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) | 1.09× (0.73× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a68 |
Sony a77 II |
Frames per second | 8 fps | 12 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | 12 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center 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 |
Sony a77 II |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD |
MPEG4 AVCHD |
Video resolution |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a68 |
Sony a77 II |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a68 |
Sony a77 II |
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 (wired, wireless, or smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a68 |
Sony a77 II |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery and charger
|
NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery and charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 580 shots | 480 shots |
Width | 143 mm | 143 mm |
Height | 104 mm | 104 mm |
Depth | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Weight | 610 gram | 647 gram |