Sony A68 vs Nikon Z50

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Sony A68 vs Nikon Z50

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Sony A68 advantages over Nikon Z50

Less expensive
$598* vs $997
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer video battery life
130 vs 75 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

580 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.9 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Nikon Z50 advantages over Sony A68

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
60 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
Newer
4 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
533g vs 912g
Lighter weight
Higher-res screen
346k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More viewfinder magnification
0.68x vs 0.57x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Kit with 16-50mm and 50-250mm Lenses
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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Sony A68.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon Z50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Nikon Z50 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Canon T6s

Sony A68

Canon T6s

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$619
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A68 vs Canon T6s

Nikon Z50

Canon T6s

$857
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$619
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Canon T6s

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Sony A68

Pentax K-3 II

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$830
APS-C

Lens selection
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A68 vs Pentax K-3 II

Nikon Z50

Pentax K-3 II

$857
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$830
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to Canon 77D

Sony A68

Canon 77D

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$550
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A68 vs Canon 77D

Nikon Z50

Canon 77D

$857
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Canon 77D

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Sony A68

Canon EOS M50

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony A68 vs Canon EOS M50

Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M50

$857
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS M50

Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Sony A68

Fujifilm X-S10

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Top deck display

$949
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony A68 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-S10

$857
APS-C

Less expensive
Wider angle kit lens

$949
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Fujifilm X-S10

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