Sony a7R IIIA vs Sony a68
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7R IIIA and Sony a68. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.
Sony a7R IIIA were released 2021 and Sony a68 was released 2015. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a7R IIIA | 2021 |
Sony a68 | 2015 |
Type of camera
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a7R IIIA has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Sony a68 has a "Sony APS-C"-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 a7R IIIA | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Sony a68 | 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
Sony a7R IIIA has a 42 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a68 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a7R IIIA |
42 MP
42177408 pixels 7952 x 5304 |
Sony a68 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Sony a7R IIIA has a 76 % 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
Sony a7R IIIA has a larger ISO-range than Sony a68. Sony a7R IIIA has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Sony a68 has 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a7R IIIA | 100-32000 |
Sony a68 | 100-25600 |
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 a7R IIIA
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a68
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7R IIIA can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Sony a68 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a7R IIIA | 10 |
Sony a68 | 8 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a7R IIIA and Sony a68 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 a7R IIIA weighs 657 gr (equal to 1.45 lb) which is 8% heavier than Sony a68 and its 610 gr (or 1.34 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a7R IIIA | 657 gr 1.45 lb |
Sony a68 | 610 gr 1.34 lb |
Sony a7R IIIA vs Sony a68 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7R IIIA and Sony a68, 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 a7R IIIA |
Sony a68 |
Name | Sony a7R IIIA | Sony a68 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a7R IIIA |
Sony a68 |
Release Year | 2021 | 2015 |
Release Date | 2021-04-07 | 2015-11-05 |
MSRP | 3199 USD | 599 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a7R IIIA |
Sony a68 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | SLT |
Sensor |
Sony a7R IIIA |
Sony a68 |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 7952 x 5304 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 42 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | BIONZ X | Bionz X |
Image |
Sony a7R IIIA |
Sony a68 |
ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 25600 |
White Balance Presets | 10 | 9 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5.5 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a7R IIIA |
Sony a68 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 399 | 79 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
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 |
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 a7R IIIA |
Sony a68 |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3” | 2.7” |
Screen dots | 2360000 | 460800 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | 0.88× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3686400 | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a7R IIIA |
Sony a68 |
Frames per second | 10 fps | 8 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 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 a7R IIIA |
Sony a68 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD |
MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a7R IIIA |
Sony a68 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a7R IIIA |
Sony a68 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth) |
No |
Remote Control | Yes (wired, wireless, smartphone) | Yes (wired or smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a7R IIIA |
Sony a68 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery and charger
|
NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery and charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 650 shots | 580 shots |
Width | 127 mm | 143 mm |
Height | 96 mm | 104 mm |
Depth | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Weight | 657 gram | 610 gram |