Sony Alpha SLT-A68 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A35

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha SLT-A68 and the Sony Alpha SLT-A35, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 was introduced in November 2015 and Sony Alpha SLT-A35 was introduced in September 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Highlights

      • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 79 Focus Points (79 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.7" 461k dot Tilting Screen
      • 1,440k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Highlights

      • 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 15 Focus Points (15 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1,150k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 5.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha SLT-A68 and Sony Alpha SLT-A35.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      •   Video Capture
      •   79 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 510 shots
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,150k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 79
      •   Weight - 610 g (1.34 lb / 21.52 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 74

      Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha SLT-A68 over Sony Alpha SLT-A35.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A35
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 16.2 Megapixel
      More Powerful Processor BIONZ X vs BIONZ
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4912 x 3264
      More Focus Points 79 vs 15
      More Cross-type Focus Points 15 vs 3
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Viewfinder 1,440k dot vs 1,150k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps vs 5.5 fps
      Average Metering vs
      Higher DxO Color Depth 24.1 vs 23.3
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 13.5 vs 12.7
      Higher DxO Overall Score 79 vs 74
      Speaker Mono vs
      Longer Battery Life 510 shots vs 440 shots

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      Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha SLT-A35 over Sony Alpha SLT-A68.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A35
      Larger Screen 2.7" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 461k dot vs 921k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.59x vs 0.73x
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 701 vs 763
      Lighter 610 g (1.34 lb / 21.52 oz) vs 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A35
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A35
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Resolution Viewfinder1,440k dot1,150k dot
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life510 shots440 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 has a 2.7" Tilting screen with 461k dot resolution and Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 921k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Sony Alpha SLT-A68 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution and Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,150k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Sony Alpha SLT-A35 features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 is equipped with BIONZ X processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688) with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Alpha SLT-A35 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4912 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Sony A lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      In-Body Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when cameras are paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Alpha SLT-A68 has a Micro HDMI and Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 comes with NP-FM500H battery pack with battery life of 510 shots and Sony Alpha SLT-A35 comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 440 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) card slot. Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A68, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A35. Sony Alpha SLT-A68 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps. Sony Alpha SLT-A35 can shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps.


      Focusing

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 has 79 (15 cross-type) focusing points and Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has 15 (3 cross-type) focusing points. Sony Alpha SLT-A68 has detection range from -2 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Sony Alpha SLT-A68 ranges from -2 to +17 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Sony Alpha SLT-A68 and ±2 EV range on Sony Alpha SLT-A35. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Alpha SLT-A68 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Alpha SLT-A35.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Sony Alpha SLT-A68 and 12.00 m on Sony Alpha SLT-A35. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Sony Alpha SLT-A68. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 body has dimensions of 143 x 104 x 81 mm (5.63 x 4.09 x 3.19") and Sony Alpha SLT-A35 body has dimensions of 124 x 92 x 85 mm (4.88 x 3.62 x 3.35"). Sony Alpha SLT-A68 weighs 610 g (1.34 lb / 21.52 oz) and Sony Alpha SLT-A35 weighs 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz).

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      143 mm

      104 mm

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      124 mm

      92 mm

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      104 mm

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      92 mm

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      81 mm

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      85 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha SLT-A68 and Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 and Sony Alpha SLT-A35 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      GOOD
      71
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      70
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      GOOD
      72
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   79 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 510 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,150k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   79 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 510 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,150k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      GOOD
      82
      •   79 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      81
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      GOOD
      82
      •   79 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 610 g (1.34 lb / 21.52 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      GOOD
      79
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 610 g (1.34 lb / 21.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 510 shots
      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha SLT-A68 and Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and give them scores of 71 and 67 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      OVERALL
      71
      OVERALL
      67

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      GOOD
      71
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 79
      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 74

      Photo

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      GOOD
      77
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      GOOD
      71
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec

      Video

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      POOR
      52
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      45
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      GOOD
      83
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   79 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      72
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      GOOD
      70
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,150k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 610 g (1.34 lb / 21.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 510 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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