Sony Alpha SLT-A68 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A99

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha SLT-A68 and the Sony Alpha SLT-A99, 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-A99 was introduced in December 2012. 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-A99 Highlights

      • 24.3 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 19 Focus Points (19 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,229k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 2,359k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      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-A99.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      •   Video Capture
      •   79 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 89
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      •   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
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 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-A99

      •   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)
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   11 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 812 g (1.79 lb / 28.64 oz)

      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-A99.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      More Powerful Processor BIONZ X vs BIONZ
      More Focus Points 79 vs 19
      More Cross-type Focus Points 15 vs 11
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 610 g (1.34 lb / 21.52 oz) vs 812 g (1.79 lb / 28.64 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 510 shots vs 500 shots

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      Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha SLT-A99 over Sony Alpha SLT-A68.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Full Frame
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 24.3 Megapixel
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fully Articulated
      Larger Screen 2.7" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 461k dot vs 1,229k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.59x vs 0.71x
      Higher Resolution Viewfinder 1,440k dot vs 2,359k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/160 sec vs 1/250 sec
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 701 vs 1555
      Higher DxO Color Depth 24.1 vs 25.0
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 13.5 vs 14.0
      Higher DxO Overall Score 79 vs 89
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      More Storage Slots 1 vs 2

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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-A99
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
        HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life510 shots500 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 has a 2.7" Tilting screen with 461k dot resolution and Sony Alpha SLT-A99 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 1,229k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Sony Alpha SLT-A68 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Fully articulated screen makes Sony Alpha SLT-A99 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 with Tilting and Sony Alpha SLT-A99 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution and Sony Alpha SLT-A99 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k 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-A99 features a 24.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.8 x 23.8 mm and a total area of 566.4 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-A99 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 2640 x 1760, 2640 x 1488 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Sony A lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Sony Alpha SLT-A68 its crop factor 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. Due to Full Frame sensor in Sony Alpha SLT-A99 its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.


      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

      Built-in GPS on Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      Sony Alpha SLT-A99 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      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-A99 has a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 and Sony Alpha SLT-A99 come with NP-FM500H battery pack with battery life of 510 shots on Sony Alpha SLT-A68 and with battery life of 500 shots on Sony Alpha SLT-A99.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) card slot. Sony Alpha SLT-A99 has two card slots - one for Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo and one for .

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sony Alpha SLT-A99 has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A68, and up to 1/8000 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A99. Sony Alpha SLT-A68 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps. Sony Alpha SLT-A99 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 has 79 (15 cross-type) focusing points and Sony Alpha SLT-A99 has 19 (11 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. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Alpha SLT-A68 and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Alpha SLT-A99.


      Flash

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Sony Alpha SLT-A99 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A68 and 1/250 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A99.

      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-A99 body has dimensions of 147 x 111 x 78 mm (5.79 x 4.37 x 3.07"). Sony Alpha SLT-A68 weighs 610 g (1.34 lb / 21.52 oz) and Sony Alpha SLT-A99 weighs 812 g (1.79 lb / 28.64 oz).

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      143 mm

      104 mm

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      147 mm

      111 mm

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      111 mm

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      81 mm

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      78 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha SLT-A68 and Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68 and Sony Alpha SLT-A99 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-A99

      GOOD
      71
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      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
      GOOD
      74
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   11 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      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
      GOOD
      70
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   11 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      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
      84
      •   Large Sensor
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   11 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      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)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Large Sensor
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   11 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 812 g (1.79 lb / 28.64 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      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
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 812 g (1.79 lb / 28.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha SLT-A68 and Sony Alpha SLT-A99 and give them scores of 71 and 75 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-A99

      OVERALL
      71
      OVERALL
      75

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      GOOD
      71
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 79
      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 89

      Photo

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      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
      77
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      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-A99

      GOOD
      83
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   79 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      75
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   11 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      GOOD
      70
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      GOOD
      81
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      84
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha SLT-A68

      Sony Alpha SLT-A99

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 610 g (1.34 lb / 21.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 510 shots
      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 812 g (1.79 lb / 28.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots


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

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