Sony Alpha SLT-A68 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A99

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha SLT-A68Alpha SLT-A99
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A65 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Successor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A99 II
      MSRP€600 (body only), €700 (with 18-55mm lens)$2,800/£2,480 body only
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeSLTSLT
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm35.8 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels24.8 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688)6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 2640 x 1760, 2640 x 1488
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normalExtra Fine, Fine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 shots, low/high selectable 3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points7919
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1511
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      Lens MountSony ASony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Xtra Fine color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Tilt&Flip Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution461k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.88x0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint26.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps6.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 8 fps at 24 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto
      Fill-flash
      Slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Rear sync
      Wireless
      High Speed sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment metering mode. ("AEL w/ shutter"(Auto/On/Off) is supported) Available with AE lock button with AE lock button (AE also locked when focus is locked in a multi-segment metering mode).
      DXO Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      DxO Low Light ISO7011555
      DxO Color Depth24.125.0
      DxO Dynamic Range13.514.0
      DxO Overall Score7989
      Video Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via RMT-DSLR2 (Optional) Wired or Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      Dimensions143 x 104 x 81 mm (5.63 x 4.09 x 3.19")147 x 111 x 78 mm (5.79 x 4.37 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)610 g (1.34 lb / 21.52 oz)812 g (1.79 lb / 28.64 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.75 x 6.8 x 6.25"10.7 x 6.9 x 6"
      Package Weight2.54 lb3.4 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      Battery PackNP-FM500HNP-FM500H
      Battery Life510 shots500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Sony Alpha SLT-A99
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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