Sony A68 vs Sony A6400

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Sony A68 vs Sony A6400

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

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Sony A68 advantages over Sony A6400

Less expensive
$598* vs $998
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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 410 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

Sony A6400 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
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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
59 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
519g vs 912g
Lighter weight
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x 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
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
102400 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
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
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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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

Sony A6400

Canon T6s

$898
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$619
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 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

Sony A6400

Pentax K-3 II

$898
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$830
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 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

Sony A6400

Canon 77D

$898
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$550
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 vs Canon 77D

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A68

Fujifilm X-T100

$598
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer video battery life

$599
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony A68 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

$898
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6400 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Sony A6100

Sony A68

Sony A6100

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$748
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A68 vs Sony A6100

Sony A6400

Sony A6100

$898
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

$748
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 vs Sony A6100

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