Sony SLT Alpha 68 vs Sony SLT Alpha 77 II — Which Is Better?
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Sony · DSLR · 24 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Sony SLT Alpha 68
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Sony · DSLR · 24.3 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Sony SLT Alpha 77 II
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Sony SLT Alpha 68 and the Sony SLT Alpha 77 II are both APS-C DSLR-style cameras from Sony's SLT line, pairing a single Sony Alpha DT lens mount with an electronic viewfinder. They share identical 143 x 104 x 81 mm body dimensions, so neither changes how the camera sits in a bag. The Alpha 68 arrived in 2015 and is 37 g lighter at 610 g, while the 2014 Alpha 77 II weighs 647 g. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2015 | 2014 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
November 5, 2015 | May 1, 2014 |
| Camera type |  DSLR | DSLR |
| Camera size | 143 x 104 x 81 mm | 143 x 104 x 81 mm |
| Camera weight | 610 g | 647 g |
| Optics | 71/100 | 74/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Alpha 77 II is the stronger choice for action and wildlife shooting. It shoots at 12 fps against 8 fps on the Alpha 68, giving more frames of a bird taking off or a striker connecting with the ball. Its 1/8000 second top shutter speed doubles the Alpha 68's 1/4000, allowing wider apertures in bright light, and its 2,359,000-dot electronic viewfinder presents a more detailed view than the 1,440,000-dot panel. Both pair an APS-C CMOS sensor with the Bionz X processor, 79 autofocus points, in-body stabilisation and a native ISO range of 100 to 25600. Resolution differs by just 0.3 MP, too small a gap to change cropping room. The Alpha 77 II also reaches ISO 50 and 51200 in expanded mode, an option the Alpha 68 lacks. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24 MP050 | 24.3 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
15.6 x 23.5 | 15.6 x 23.5 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
8 fps045 | 12 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Sony Alpha DT | Sony Alpha DT |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Bionz X | Bionz X |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
256003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 5030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
256003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 800080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
790300 | 790300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 144000009900000 | 235900009900000 |
| Video | 56/100 | 56/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoFor family clips and web delivery, both cameras record Full HD video, and both offer up to 60 fps recording. The Alpha 68 adds XAVC S to AVCHD Ver. 2.0 and MP4, while the Alpha 77 II records in AVCHD and MP4. Neither camera includes a built-in intervalometer for timelapse work. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD | Full HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
XAVC S, AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4 | AVCHD, MP4 |
| Features | 35/100 | 57/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe Alpha 77 II is better equipped for working outdoors and sharing on the go. It has weather sealing against dust and moisture, Wi-Fi for transferring images to a phone, and a 3-inch screen with 1,229,000 dots. The Alpha 68 has no Wi-Fi and a smaller 2.7-inch screen with 460,800 dots. Several conveniences match. Both have a flip screen for waist-level or overhead framing, a built-in flash plus a hot shoe, and live view. Neither offers GPS for geotagging travel photos, and neither has a touch screen or Bluetooth, so menu and playback navigation stays button-driven on both. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
4608001150001500000 | 12290001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
No |  Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Storage & battery | 29/100 | 27/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe Alpha 68 is the safer choice for a long day of shooting, with a 580-shot battery rating against 480 shots for the Alpha 77 II, both using the same NP-FM500H pack. Each camera takes SD, SDHC and SDXC cards in a single slot, and the Alpha 77 II also accepts Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo. Neither supports USB charging, so spare batteries need an external charger. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NP-FM500H | NP-FM500H |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
580 shots1505000 | 480 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
For sports, wildlife and energetic children, the Alpha 77 II is the better buy. Its 12 fps burst captures more frames of a decisive moment, and its 1/8000 second shutter suits fast motion in bright light. Weather sealing and Wi-Fi suit it to outdoor work.
Choose the Alpha 68 when endurance matters more. Its 580-shot battery rating supports longer outings, and its XAVC S recording adds a video format option.