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Sony Alpha 68 vs Sony Alpha 77 II

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SonyAlpha 68SonyAlpha 77 II
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2016May 2014
Image and sensor
Camera typeTranslucent mirrorTranslucent mirror
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeExmor CMOSExmor CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP24.3 MP
Largest image6000 × 40006000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–25600
Sensor detail24.8 million total photosites; fixed translucent mirror directs light to the dedicated phase-detection AF sensor while the imaging sensor supplies live view24.7 million total photosites; fixed translucent mirror provides the dedicated phase-detection AF sensor with light during live view and movie recording
Image formatsJPEG Extra Fine/Fine/Standard, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3) and RAW+JPEG; 3:2 or 16:9 stillsJPEG Extra Fine/Fine/Standard, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3) and RAW+JPEG; 3:2 or 16:9 stills; Sweep Panorama
ISO detailStandard still-image ISO 100–25600; movie ISO 100–12800Standard still ISO 100–25600, expanded ISO 50/64/80; multi-frame noise reduction up to ISO 51200; movie ISO 100–12800
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony A-mountSony A-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst5 fps12 fps
Lens detailSony, Minolta and Konica Minolta A-mount AF lenses; photograph shows the optional DT 18–55mm F3.5–5.6 SAM II kit lensSony, Minolta and Konica Minolta A-mount AF lenses; kit lens is separate from body specifications
Autofocus79 dedicated phase-detection points including 15 cross sensors and a central F2.8 sensor; AF-S, AF-A, AF-C and manual focus; EV −2–18 at ISO 100; Eye AF, Eye-Start AF, Lock-on AF and expanded flexible spot79 dedicated phase-detection points including 15 cross sensors and a central F2.8 sensor; EV −2–18 at ISO 100. AF-S, AF-A, AF-C, direct manual focus, Eye AF, Lock-on AF, expanded flexible spot, AF Range Control and AF micro-adjustment; usable AF points depend on lens and shooting mode
Shutter1/4000–30 seconds and Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second; selectable electronic first curtain1/8000–30 seconds and Bulb; flash sync 1/250 second; selectable electronic first curtain; maker shutter durability claim 150,000 activations
Burst detailFull-resolution continuous shooting up to 5 fps Hi or 2.5 fps Lo. Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE reaches 8 fps with a crop to approximately 6 MP JPEG (PhotographyBlog and Amateur Photographer)Up to 12 fps at full resolution in Continuous Advance Priority AE with continuous autofocus. PhotographyBlog reports exposure locked at the start and aperture automatically set to F3.5 or the lens maximum if slower. Ordinary Hi/Lo reach 8/3 fps with more exposure control. Maker 12 fps buffer: 53 Extra Fine, 60 Fine or 64 Standard JPEG, 26 RAW or 25 RAW+JPEG; ordinary Hi: 56/75/93 JPEG, 28 RAW or 26 RAW+JPEG. Rates depend on card and conditions
Stabilisation detailSteadyShot INSIDE sensor shift for stills; electronic stabilisation for moviesSteadyShot INSIDE sensor shift for stills; electronic stabilisation for movies
FlashBuilt-in flash, guide number 12 metres at ISO 100 with 16 mm coverage; Multi Interface ShoeBuilt-in flash, guide number 12 metres at ISO 100 with 16 mm coverage; Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controlsPASM, automatic, scene, panorama and memory-recall modes; 1200-zone metering; ±5 EV compensation in 1/3 or 1/2 steps; D-Range Optimizer and Auto HDRPASM, automatic, scene, panorama and three memory-recall settings; 1200-zone metering; ±5 EV compensation in 1/3 or 1/2 steps; D-Range Optimizer and Auto HDR
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailXAVC S Full HD at 30p/25p depending on region, or 24p, at 50 Mbps. AVCHD Full HD at 60i/50i or 24p/25p, at approximately 24 or 17 Mbps; no Full HD 50p/60p. MP4 up to 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps. Main frame rate reflects the highest published progressive regional settingAVCHD 2.0 Full HD at 60p/50p (28 Mbps), 60i/50i or 24p/25p (24 or 17 Mbps), depending on region. MP4 up to 1440 × 1080 at 30/25 fps. Clean HDMI output, zebra display, adjustable recording level and AF tracking sensitivity; maker continuous limit approximately 29 minutes or 2 GB
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; 3.5 mm microphone inputBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; 3.5 mm microphone input
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size2.7″3″
Screen dots460,8001,228,800
Touchscreen–No
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailApproximately 135° upward and 55° downward tilt; backlit top status displayWhiteMagic LCD with three-way mechanism: 150° upward/180° downward tilt and 180° clockwise/90° anticlockwise rotation; top status display; dots include the additional white subpixels
Viewfinder detail0.39-type OLED Tru-Finder with 1,440,000 dots and 100% coverage; approximately 0.88× magnification with a 50 mm lens, equivalent to 0.57× on full frame0.5-type OLED Tru-Finder with 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 1.09× magnification with a 50 mm lens, equivalent to 0.71× on full frame
Connections and design
Wi-FiNoYes
Battery life (maker's claim)580 photographs410 photographs
Body weight596 g647 g
Release detailSony Denmark specifies March 2016 retail availability; the USA and Canada announcement specifies April 2016Sony Hong Kong specifies retail availability from the end of May 2014; Sony USA specifies June 2014
Recording mediaSingle slot for SD/SDHC/SDXC including UHS-I, Memory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo or XC-HG DuoSingle slot for SD/SDHC/SDXC including UHS-I, Memory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo or XC-HG Duo
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal, micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone input, DC input and Multi Interface ShoeMulti/Micro USB terminal, micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone input, flash sync terminal, DC input, wired remote terminal and Multi Interface Shoe; no headphone output
Wireless connectionsNo Wi-Fi (Amateur Photographer)IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz and NFC for one-touch sharing/remote control; no GPS
Battery life detailNP-FM500H; current Sony support claim up to 580 photographsNP-FM500H; maker CIPA claim approximately 410 photographs with viewfinder or 480 with LCD
ChargingSupplied BC-VM10A external battery chargerSupplied BC-VM10A external battery charger
DimensionsApproximately 142.6 × 104.2 × 80.9 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 142.6 × 104.2 × 80.9 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailCurrent Sony support specifies approximately 596 g body only or 675 g with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo. The earlier Danish announcement lists 610 g/690 gApproximately 647 g body only or 726 g with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo
Materials–Magnesium-alloy body with dust- and moisture-resistant seals; resistance is not waterproofing
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxNP-FM500H battery, BC-VM10A charger, power lead, shoulder strap, Micro USB cable, body cap, eyepiece cup and shoe cap; lens depends on kitNP-FM500H battery, BC-VM10A charger, shoulder strap, Micro USB cable, body cap, eyepiece cup and shoe cap; lens depends on kit

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