• APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 61.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony A68 advantages over Sigma fp L

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 580 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/160 vs 1/15 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots

Sigma fp L advantages over Sony A68

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Thinner
    45 mm vs 80 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    4 years vs 8 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    2100k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    61.0 vs 24.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Canon T6s

Sony A68
Canon T6s
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $619
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A68 vs Canon T6s

Sigma fp L
Canon T6s
  • $2499
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $619
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon T6s

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Sony A68
Pentax K-3 II
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $830
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • High resolution composite

Compare Sony A68 vs Pentax K-3 II

Sigma fp L
Pentax K-3 II
  • $2499
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $830
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • High resolution composite

Compare Sigma fp L vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to Canon 77D

Sony A68
Canon 77D
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A68 vs Canon 77D

Sigma fp L
Canon 77D
  • $2499
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon 77D

Compared to Sigma fp

Sony A68
Sigma fp
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1549
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A68 vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L
Sigma fp
  • $2499
  • 35mm
  • Newer
  • More pixels
  • $1549
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Higher max flash sync

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sigma fp

Compared to Sony A7C

Sony A68
Sony A7C
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1631
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A68 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp L
Sony A7C
  • $2499
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $1631
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

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