Sony a68 vs D5300 – A Detailed Comparison

The Sony a68 vs D5300 comparison we will be doing today promises to be really interesting. Firstly, because they are made by different companies – Sony and Nikon, respectively. Secondly, because they are fundamentally similar (they are both entry-level DSLR cameras).

So, fundamentally, these cameras might be similar, but as we look closer at them in this article, you will be seeing how different they really are.

Anyway, if you need to make a quick decision, the next few sections will be helping you do just that. So, now, let us get straight to comparing the Sony a68 vs D5300.

Comparison Overview — Sony a68 vs D5300

So, both these cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300 – are DSLRs, and usually, one would expect that they come with bulky bodies. Well, that is not exactly the case here, and perhaps that is because they are entry-level cameras. The Nikon D5300, however, is the lighter camera, weighing just a little more than a pound.

Like we have already mentioned, these cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300 – are made by different companies – Sony and Nikon, respectively. Both these companies are big players in the camera manufacturing industry, and have, over the decades, built brands that their customers all over the world have come to love and trust.

Sony and Nikon are both strong brands in the camera market, however, we think Nikon is the stronger of the two. Nikon cameras are generally known to come with better lenses, better batteries, and larger screens, than Sony ones. Also, we do think that photographers (pros and beginners) trust Nikon cameras more than they do Sony ones.

Anyway, this is not to take anything away from the Sony brand; they make good cameras, and you will be seeing that in this Sony a68 vs D5300 comparison article today.

The Sony a68 is the only one of the two cameras that comes with image stabilization, and that is one massive advantage you will be getting if you choose this one over the Nikon D5300.

In addition to that, this camera has better focusing and a wider auto bracketing range, and with these, you will be getting sharp, bright, and well-focused images.

The Sony a68 is also the only one of the two cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300 – that has a screen that displays the camera’s settings, and helps you monitor them easily.

Now, although the Nikon D5300 does not have this screen we just talked about, it makes up for that by having a bigger screen than that of the Sony a68.

Also, the Nikon camera is the only one which comes with a built-in Wi-Fi, and as such, it will be affording you a lot more convenience in transferring files compared to the Sony a68.

More so, the Nikon D5300 is the more affordable camera, and the one we think has the better price-value ratio. The Sony a68 vs D5300 battle is really a tough one, these two cameras have very similar features, and are both pretty easy to use, too.

However, the Nikon D5300 slightly edges the Sony a68 in terms of features, and seeing as it is more affordable, it just might be the better bargain for you.

Anyway, before you make your decision, check out the table below which compares the major specs and features of both these cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300.

Comparison Table — Sony a68 vs D5300

	Sony a68	Nikon D5300
Camera weight	1.35 pounds (610 grams)	1.06 pounds (480 grams)
Camera dimensions	5.6 by 3.2 by 4.1 inches	4.9 by 2.99 by 3.9 inches
Screen size	2.7 inches	3.2 inches
Burst mode speed	8 frames per second	5 frames per second
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Battery capacity	510 shots per full charge	600 shots per full charge
Time-lapse	No	Yes
Image stabilization	Yes	No
Top LCD screen	Yes	No
Built-in GPS	No	Yes
Panorama	Yes	No

Which Is Better Under What Circumstance?

Sony a68	Nikon D5300
If you will be taking shots of moving people or objects very often with your camera, then the Sony a68 is the one you would prefer to get. This camera boasts of a faster burst mode speed than the Nikon D5300, and that means that it will be getting you better shots of moving objects than its counterpart.	If what you are looking for is a camera with a pretty large display, then the Nikon D5300 is just the one for you. This camera has a 3.2 inch LCD screen, which is larger than what you will get with many cameras of its level in the market.
Now, if you will be shooting under conditions which make will your camera shake very often, then you might want to consider getting the Sony a68, and that is simply because it is the only one of the two cameras with image stabilization. Therefore, of these two cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300 – only the Sony a68 will be able to correct those adverse effects of camera shakes.	If you are looking for awesome and really convenient wireless connectivity, then the Nikon D5300 is the one we would recommend for you. This camera is the only one of the two with a built-in Wi-Fi, therefore, it is the easier one with which to create a wireless connection with another device.
If what you are after is ease in the operation of your camera, especially when you change settings, then the Sony a68 is just the one you would love. This camera, unlike the Nikon D5300, comes with a top LCD screen, so, you will be able to very conveniently view the settings being made on the camera while they are being made/changed.	If you would love to geo tag your photos or videos with your camera, then the choice between these two cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300 – is pretty easy. Of these two cameras, only the Nikon one allows you geo tag images, therefore, if that is what you are after, the Nikon D5300 is just the one for you.
Would you love to make panoramic photos with your camera? If the answer to that is yes, then do not look any further than the Sony a68. This is the only one of the two – Sony a68 vs D5300 – that allows you take such photos.	Would you like to be able to manipulate time in your video recordings? If yes, the Nikon D5300 is your better option. This camera is the only one of the two that allows you record time-lapse videos, and as such, is the only one that allows you manipulate time a bit.

Common Features — Sony a68 vs D5300

Now, before anything else, the most basic things that are common to both these cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300 – are that they are both entry-level and DSLR. So, we will first explain these two concepts before we head into other features you can get with both of them.

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DSLR Cameras

In simple terms, a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera is one which is made with a reflex design. What this means is that such a camera comes with mirrors and an optical viewfinder.

Now, in a DSLR camera, when you hit the shutter button, light is captured by the camera’s lens, and sent to the mirrors, which then bounce off the light to the camera’s sensors, and feed an exact image to the optical viewfinder.

The optical viewfinder is a feature that is unique to DSLR cameras, and they help you shoot more efficiently, especially in direct sunlight.

A typical DSLR camera is known to have a long lasting battery; however, how good the battery capacity is also depends largely on the manufacturing company. For example, Nikon cameras are generally known to have better battery capacities than Sony ones.

Furthermore, DSLR cameras are also known for their bulky bodies, and that is owing to their mirror mechanisms. More so, these cameras are known to have really fast auto focus systems. Well, these are just some of the advantages you get when you choose a DSLR camera.

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Entry-Level Cameras

Entry-level cameras are cameras made for beginner photographers. Basically, anyone who is looking to learn photography, would be better off starting with an entry-level camera.

These cameras are made to be convenient, easy to use, and handy; also, they are usually affordable. As a matter of fact, the most affordable cameras made available by companies are entry-level cameras.

Now, these cameras do not have very durable bodies, and that is because such cameras are not expected to undergo a lot of intense usage, especially when compared to semi-pro and pro cameras.

This is the reason why you probably would never find an entry-level camera with a weather sealed body.

Essentially, if you do not know much about the workings of a camera, it would be best for you to start out using an entry-level one. It typically won’t cost so much, and it won’t take you so long to get around using.

Also, if you are not really interested in becoming a professional photographer; you only need a camera to capture beautiful moments on vacations and tours, an entry-level camera, again, would be your best bet.

Now that we know a little about the basic similarities between these two cameras, let us now go ahead to examine those features that one can find in both these cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300.

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Viewfinder

Each of these cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300 – comes with a viewfinder – a feature which enables the photographer preview the image the camera’s lens is seeing, and frame accordingly, before capturing.

This feature also saves the photographer from having to use the LCD screen during those outdoor shoots on days when the sun is really bright.

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Articulating Screen

Now, speaking of screens, although it is not beneficial to shoot using your camera’s screen in direct sunlight, this screen is what will be helping you shoot more flexibly.

The LCD screen of each of these cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300 – are articulated, that is, they allow for rotation and/or flipping, so the photographer can shoot conveniently from different angles.

Now, the screen of the Sony a68 is a tilt only screen, and what that means is that it can only be moved upward and downward. More precisely, the screen of this camera can be tilted up to (approximately) 135 degrees upward, and (approximately) 55 degrees downward.

Therefore, this camera will be getting you pretty great overhead shots, chest-level shots, and also, pretty decent selfies, too.

On the other hand, the Nikon D5300 has a fully articulated LCD screen, and this means that the screen of this camera can be tilted and rotated, meaning that it offers even more flexibility than that of the Sony a68.

Precisely, the screen of the Nikon D5300 can be swiveled up to (approximately) 180 degrees, and this makes this camera great to use to take shots from high angles, low angles, and other seemingly impossible angles.

This articulating screen feature makes each of these cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300 – really great for selfies and self-videos – awesome news for you if you are a vlogger or YouTuber.

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Built-In Flash

A built-in flash is a feature that comes with each of these cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300 – that enables you take photos more confidently in low light areas. Without having to do much, you can lighten up the scene, and get bright enough images, thanks to your camera’s built-in flash.

This feature gives pretty great results, and it is really easy to use. It is also very convenient, too, as this is not a feature you have to always be conscious about not leaving behind – it literally never leaves your camera.

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External Flash Hot Shoe

Surely, the built-in flash won’t always deliver the brightest of images, and so, with each of these cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300 – coming with an external flash hot shoe, you can improve the lighting, still without having to do so much.

Just by acquiring an external flash and mounting it on the hot shoe just atop the camera’s screen, you can boost the lighting in the location, and consequently, boost the brightness of your images.

So, basically, lighting from a camera’s built-in flash is good, but lighting from an external flash is even better. And your camera coming with an external flash hot shoe simply implies that it is compatible with external flashes, and that is surely good news.

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Face Detection Focus

This is yet another feature you will be getting with either one of these cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300. Now, what this one does is that it enables you get the best results from portrait photography, and how it does that is simple.

This feature is what makes it possible for your camera to identify and then focus on the human faces in its frame, thereby producing really sharp portrait images with emphasis on the faces, of course.

So, if you what you want is a camera with which to do a lot of portrait photography, it goes without saying that any one of these cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300 – will be giving you amazing results in that aspect.

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Auto Exposure Bracketing

Now, if you are to shoot in really complicated lighting conditions, it would be really difficult to get awesome results without any assistance at all, that is why each of these cameras in comparison today – Sony a68 vs D5300 – comes with this feature.

Auto exposure bracketing is a feature that helps you shoot more easily, and generally get better results when shooting in difficult lighting conditions. Also, if you intend to do a lot of HDR photography, you already know that this is one very important feature to you.

This feature, when set, enables you take 3 photos (more or less) with just one click of the shutter button. Now, that is not even the catch; the really interesting part is that those photos taken with the auto exposure bracketing feature will each have a different exposure setting.

Therefore, you can decide to work with the underexposed photo, the normally exposed one, or the overexposed image. Or better still, with adequate knowledge of photo editing apps, you can blend all those photos together to make one perfect one. Isn’t that just so cool?!

Also, not only is this feature really cool and really efficient, it is also pretty easy to use. All you need to do is hit a few buttons, and you would be able to shoot using this feature.

So, to show you how easy to use this feature is, we have attached a video below that shows you how to set this up on your camera.

In a few minutes, this video will be telling you more about what auto exposure bracketing is, what it can be used for, and how it can easily be set up on a camera. Check it out here!

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RAW Support

This feature is what enables you take very high quality images with your camera. In actual fact, there are a couple of factors that determine the quality of photos a camera is able to produce; for example, the camera’s sensor.

However, RAW support is what ensures that your camera can take photos without tampering with their quality.

With RAW support on your camera, you can now take photos and have them store in the untouched, uncompressed RAW format, instead of always having to compress them to JPEG. The RAW format preserves all the details in the images, and as such, is the better format to shoot in if the images will be used on large scales.

Anyway, there is only one down side to this feature. While RAW images are of high quality, they take up a lot of storage space. So, your storage will be getting full a lot faster when you take RAW shots, compared to when you shoot in the JPEG format.

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External Microphone Jack

If you will be recording videos a lot with your camera, then the external microphone jack will be one pretty important feature for you. This feature is what enables you connect an external microphone to the camera in order to get great audio quality while recording.

Now, each of these cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300 – comes with an internal microphone, however, those microphones will not always be producing amazing sound quality.

Internal microphones generally do not do so well at noise cancellation, for example, so, if you have to record video and audio in a very noisy area, you would need an external microphone to get good sound in that recording.

Therefore, a microphone jack on a camera is basically an indicator that an external microphone can be used on that camera, which, in turn, means that you will be able to get more superior audio quality than you would have been able to get from the camera’s internal microphone.

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HDMI Output

If you want to show your camera’s images to a large number of people, maybe at an exhibition, or at a function, then you can do that just by connecting the camera directly to a screen with the help of an HDMI cable.

Each of these cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300 – comes with an HDMI output, which means that you can connect either of them to, say, a television screen with an HDMI cable, and enjoy viewing your images on a display much larger than that of the camera’s LCD screen.

Unique Features — Sony a68 vs D5300

So, in this section, we will be talking about some of those features that can be found in only one of these cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300.

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Image Stabilization

If your shooting involves a lot of movement, or say it involves you having to hold your camera in your hands for long periods of time (which, of course, might cause it to shake), then you might want to look out for a camera that has the image stabilization feature.

From the name, you probably already know what this feature is about; it helps you stabilize your camera’s lenses so that even if the camera shakes or moves while you take pictures with it, the eventual images won’t be affected. That is, in spite of these movements, the pictures will still come out looking steady and sharp.

Of these two cameras in comparison today, the image stabilization feature can only be gotten with the Sony a68. This means that if you think your camera will be shaking a lot while you use it, then the Sony camera is the better option for you.

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Built-In Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a feature on your camera that allows you create a wireless connection with a nearby Wi-Fi compatible device, and over this connection, transfer files and do other fun stuff.

Now, of these two cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300 – only the Nikon D5300 comes with a built-in Wi-Fi, and that means that transferring files is bound to be a lot easier with the Nikon camera.

To see how much convenience the built-in Wi-Fi offers you, check out the video below. This video shows you how you can connect the Nikon D5300 to a nearby Wi-Fi compatible smartphone in just a few steps. Watch it here!

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Top LCD Screen

On the top side of the Sony a68 is a little screen on which settings being made on the camera are displayed. This screen makes it easy for settings to be properly monitored. This feature, in its own way, makes shooting easier, and this extra convenience can only be gotten on the Sony a68.

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Panorama

You will only be able to make panoramic photos with the Sony a68 because it is the only one of the two cameras with the in-camera panorama feature. With this feature, you can take a number of photos with your camera, and stitch them together to make one really lovely one.

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Time-Lapse

This is a feature that lets you get creative with your video recording; one that can only be gotten on the Nikon D5300. Time-lapse makes it possible for you to manipulate time in your recordings.

This feature is usually used by photographers who capture things about nature. Some phenomena take quite a long time to complete, and surely, no one wants to be watching an hour long video (or perhaps even longer) showing the slow movements of the sun; and well, with time-lapse, no one has to.

With time-lapse, the video can be compressed to just a few minutes, and still no important information would be lost in the process.

Anyway, if you are looking to express your creative side using this feature, then you know the Nikon D5300 is your better option, because it is the only one of the two that comes with this feature.

Unique Pros — Sony a68 vs D5300

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Unique Pros Of The Sony a68

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Image Stabilization

Like we mentioned in the previous section, the Sony a68 is the only one of the two cameras in comparison today – Sony a68 vs D5300 – with image stabilization. With this feature, you will be able to take pictures with your camera while on the move, with the confidence that no matter how many times the camera shakes, you will still be getting steady and sharp images.

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Convenience In Monitoring Settings

This camera is the only one of the two with the top side LCD screen, therefore, it is the only one that offers you this extra convenience in monitoring and changing your camera’s settings.

On this small screen, you can view all the settings you make on your camera just as you make them, and that generally just makes shooting a lot easier and more convenient.

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Fast Burst Mode

If you are to take photos of objects or people in motion, burst mode is the camera function that would be helping you do that efficiently. Shooting on burst mode is what enables you take non-stop photos of a particular scene.

So, if you, for example, want to get the best photos of athletes while they run, on burst mode, you can just hold down the shutter button and your camera will keep taking shots without pausing.

Now, you get burst mode with pretty much every camera in the market right now, however, what makes a camera better than others in taking photos of moving objects is a fast burst mode speed.

So, let’s say you were to get photos of Usain Bolt during a 100 meter sprint; you know you would only get 9 seconds to catch him running, so, the faster your camera’s burst mode speed, the more the images you will be able to get of him at the race.

How this works is simple! Now, for example, the Sony a68 boasts of an impressive 8 frames per second on burst mode. This means that, in one second, you get 10 continuous shots of that one object (or person) in motion.

So, in the case of Usain Bolt – assuming it took him 10 seconds to complete the race – you would have gotten 80 different shots (all things being equal) of him by the end of the race.

Now, if you compared this to what you would get from the Nikon D5300 – 5 frames per second, which would be 50 shots after 10 seconds – you would agree with us that you are more likely to get the best shots when shooting on burst mode with the Sony a68, than with the Nikon D5300.

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Panorama

The presence of the panorama feature on this camera makes it possible for you to express your creative side while you take pictures. This feature is a really interesting one and can really be a lot of fun to use. Of course, you will enjoy having this one on your Sony a68 camera.

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Unique Pros Of The Nikon D5300

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Better Wireless Connectivity

Being the only one of the two cameras – Sony a68 vs D5300 – with a built-in Wi-Fi, the Nikon D5300 is surely the camera that allows you create a wireless connection more conveniently.

This feature makes it easy for you to transfer files from the camera to nearby devices. It also makes it possible for you to remotely control your camera using a smartphone (we will talk more on this later in this Sony a68 vs D5300 comparison article).

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Built-In GPS

The Nikon D5300 comes with a built-in GPS, therefore, with this camera, you will be able to keep track of the location where photos and videos were taken by geo tagging them.

Now, in the video below, you will be seeing how these two features we have already discussed in this section (built-in Wi-Fi and GPS) work on a Nikon D5300.

This video reviews these two features on the D5300, and gives a lot of information about how to use them, and how efficient they can be. Check it out here!

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Time-Lapse

You will be able to record time-lapse videos with the Nikon D5300, and this, of course, is a huge way by which one’s creativity can be expressed.

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Large Screen

The Nikon D5300, like we mentioned earlier in this Sony a68 vs D5300 comparison article comes with a 3.2 inch LCD screen, which is larger than what you get with most beginner cameras out there.

So, if what you are looking for is a camera is a large screen, then you already know which of these you ought to go for – the Nikon D5300.

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High Resolution Screen

Now, not only is the LCD screen of this camera large, it also boasts of a pretty impressive screen resolution – 1.037k dots. This is one factor that affects the quality of images your camera is able to produce, and as you must have guessed, the higher the better.

To better put this in perspective, the resolution screen of the Nikon D5300 is 125 per cent higher than that of the Sony a68. So, you probably now have an idea of how well the Nikon camera does in this aspect.

Unique Cons — Sony a68 vs D5300

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Unique Cons Of The Sony a68

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No Built-In Wi-Fi

The Sony a68, unlike the Nikon D5300, does not come with a built-in Wi-Fi, therefore, there is a lot of convenience you won’t be getting from this camera, especially in transferring files.

However, even though this camera does not come with a built-in Wi-Fi, one can still create a wireless connection with this. This is possible with the use of an Eye-Fi card. This card is what enables your camera transfer files over a wireless connection, just like with Wi-Fi.

So, in reality, you can actually create a wireless connection with the Sony a68, but it has to be said that the use of an Eye-Fi card to create a wireless connection is not as convenient as doing so with a built-in Wi-Fi.

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No Built-In GPS

The Sony a68 does not come with a built-in GPS, and therefore, you won’t be able to geo tag your images with this one.

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Low Screen Resolution

Like we have said, the higher your camera’s screen resolution, the better the image quality it is able to produce. At 461k dots, the resolution screen of this camera is 125 per cent lower than what you get with the Nikon D5300, and that is not very impressive.

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Small Display

The Sony a68 has a 2.7 inch LCD screen, and that is not a large display. Compared to that of its counterpart – the Nikon D5300 – the screen of the Sony a68 is 0.5 inches smaller. So, if you cannot deal with small screens, then the Sony a68 might not be a very good option for you.

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No Time-Lapse

You will not be able to manipulate time in your recordings with the Sony a68, because this camera does not come with the time-lapse feature.

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Unique Cons Of The Nikon D5300

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No Image Stabilization

The Nikon D5300 is without the image stabilization feature, therefore, if the camera shakes while you take pictures with it, your images will most likely come out looking really untidy.

This is not good news at all, and perhaps even worse if you are, say, an events photographer.

Events photography usually requires constant movement from the photographer while he takes pictures, and those movements might inadvertently affect the camera, and consequently the quality of the photos.

So, if you think your camera would be shaking a lot of times while you use it, then that might be reason for you to reconsider getting the Nikon D5300.

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No Top Side LCD Screen

The Nikon D5300, unlike the Sony a68, does not have a top side LCD screen. What this simply means is that there is no display on which the settings being made on the camera can be viewed or monitored. So, it is safe to say that you will be missing out on that extra convenience with this camera.

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No Panorama

You won’t be able to make panoramic photos with the Nikon D5300.

Common Pros — Sony a68 vs D5300

	Sony a68	Nikon D5300
Good control of shooting	The Sony a68 comes with a viewfinder, which allows you preview and frame your photo before you take a shot. Generally, this gives you more control of your all round shooting. Also, this feature ensures that, even in direct sunlight, you can go on shooting without having to bother about how the sun affects the LCD screen.	The Nikon D5300 also comes with a viewfinder. This means that you will also be able to preview and properly frame photos just before you take the shots. With a viewfinder, you are able to shoot better, more conveniently, and get really awesome results.
Big prints; lots of details	The Sony a68 boasts of a 24 mega pixel APS-C CMOS sensor, and for an entry-level camera, that is indeed very impressive. Basically, what all of that means is that pictures taken with this camera will be containing a lot of detailing, and prints will be big. This is really good news for you if you will be using your photos on large scales.	The Nikon D5300 is also a 24 mega pixel APS-C CMOS sensor camera, so, you will be getting big prints and a lot of details in photos taken with this camera, too.
High quality images	Now, not only will you be able to take pictures with a lot of details with this camera because of its impressive sensor resolution, you can also choose to preserve all those details by shooting in the RAW format. Like we said earlier in this Sony a68 vs D5300 comparison article, the JPEG format compresses the images, which reduces the quality, and causes some details to be lost in the process. However, with RAW support, you have the option of leaving the images uncompressed, thereby having them store in their highest quality.	You also get RAW support with the Nikon D5300, which means that, just like with the Sony a68, you will be able to take photos in the highest quality the camera can offer, and have them store uncompressed, and with all the details intact.
Great portrait photography	The Sony a68 comes with face detection focus, so, your portrait photos are sure to come out looking really amazing.	The Nikon D5300 also comes with face detection focus, so, you will also be getting great looking portraits with this camera.
Good primary lighting	You get a built-in flash with the Sony a68. This means that if you have to shoot in low light areas, without having to do much, you can lighten up the scene and get pretty decent images.	The Nikon D5300 also comes with a built-in flash, which means that you can also get bright enough images without having to do so much.
Great flash photography	The Sony a68 comes with an external flash hot shoe, and that means that you are able to improve the lighting you get from the camera’s built-in flash just by mounting an external flash. If you plan to do a lot of flash photography, you would need an external flash mounted on your camera to be able to get the best of results, and with an external flash hot shoe, you can do just that.	With the Nikon D5300, you will also be able to get awesome results in flash photography just by mounting an external flash on its external flash hot shoe.
Great audio quality	In case you do not get the quality you desire from your camera’s internal microphone while you record video and audio, the Sony a68 presents you with an option of getting more superior audio quality. Just by attaching an external microphone to the external microphone jack, you will be able to get better noise cancellation, and generally better sound quality than the internal microphone can offer.	This camera also has an external microphone jack, and this means that you will also be able to get more advanced audio quality with the help of an external microphone.
Great HDR photography	Like we explained earlier in this Sony a68 vs D5300 comparison article, the auto exposure bracketing feature helps you shoot better in tough lighting, and also, enables you get awesome HDR photos.	You will also be able to get lovely HDR photographs with the Nikon D5300, because this camera, just like the Sony a68, has the auto exposure bracketing feature.
Extend camera’s display	If you need to project your camera’s photos on to a large screen, you will be able to do just that by using an HDMI cable.	You will also be able to connect the Nikon D5300 to a monitor or television screen with the help of an HDMI cable.
Remote control	This camera allows you to conduct a shoot using a smartphone as a remote controlling device. What this simply means is that you can choose to not have your camera in hand while you shoot, all you would have to do is wirelessly connect it to a nearby device, and activate the smartphone remote controlling function, and then you can go ahead to control your camera with that device. This function is easy to use, and is a lot of fun. Thanks to this, you can take pictures with your camera without actually having to make contact with the camera. Isn’t that just awesome?!	The Nikon D5300 also comes with this function which allows you use a smartphone to control the camera. It is actually easier to use on this camera, because, unlike the Sony a68, this one has a built-in Wi-Fi, therefore, you can connect the device to the camera more easily with this one.
Flexible shooting	The Sony a68 comes with an articulating screen that tilts upward and downward. This screen makes it possible and easy to shoot from angles that originally would have been pretty difficult to get shots from. Because of this screen, you will be able to take great overhead shots without much hassle.	The Nikon D5300 comes with a fully articulated LCD screen. What this means is that shooting with this camera can be even more flexible than shooting with the Sony a68. Now, compared to that of the Sony camera, the screen of this camera is a lot more flexible. Not only can the screen of the Nikon D5300 be tilted, it can also be swiveled and rotated. This makes this camera great for high angle shots, low angle shots, selfies, and basically, shots from many other tough angles.
Good battery life	Per full charge of the Sony a68’s battery, you will be able to get up to 510 shots, which is pretty impressive for an entry-level camera.	Nikon cameras are known to have good battery capacities, so, it is no surprise that one can get up to 600 shots per full charge of the Nikon D5300’s battery.

Unique Cons — Sony a68 vs D5300

	Sony a68	Nikon D5300
No touch screen	The Sony a68, as we have already established, is an entry-level camera, and as such, it is expected that it is very easy to use. However, without a touch screen, this camera denies you that extra convenience of being able to operate your camera like a smartphone.	The Nikon D5300 also does not have a touch screen, so, you won’t be that convenience that comes with being able to operate your camera just by tapping on its screen.
No Bluetooth	This camera does not have a built-in Bluetooth, therefore, the wireless connectivity of this camera is limited to the use of the Eye-Fi card. Bluetooth offers a lot of advantages when it comes to connectivity, but you will be missing out on all of that with the Sony a68.	Just like the Sony a68, the Nikon D5300 also does not come with Bluetooth. This means that, for example, when the camera’s battery is low, wireless connectivity would be inaccessible, as the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi does not run on low battery.
No near field communication	Near field communication (NFC) is a feature that works hand in hand with Wi-Fi to enable an easy one-touch wireless connection. Anyway, this feature is not present in the Sony a68, so, you won’t be able to create a wireless connection that quick and easy with this camera.	The Nikon D5300 also does not have near field communication (NFC). Therefore, you will be missing out on the convenience that comes with being able to wirelessly connect camera and compatible device with just a touch.
No headphone jack	Headphones help you monitor and control the sound you get from your recordings while you record. Anyway, seeing as the Sony a68 does not have a headphone jack, you won’t be able to achieve that while recording with this camera.	The Nikon D5300 also does not have a headphone jack.
No slow motion	You will not be able to record slow motion videos with the Sony a68.	It will also not be possible to record slow motion videos with the Nikon D5300.
No weather sealing	A weather sealing is what makes a camera safe to use in tough weather conditions. However, the Sony a68 does not have this sealing, therefore, using it in harsh weather conditions might cause serious damage to it.	The Nikon D5300 also does not have a weather sealing on it, and because of that, we strongly advice against using this camera in harsh weather conditions.

What Do People Think About Both Cameras?

Sony a68	Nikon D5300
One major thing many camera enthusiasts appear to love about the Sony a68 is the body, and how it feels in their hands. Many have said that the size of this camera is just right. They have also said that they love the grip and feel of it.	People also seem to be in love with the body of the Nikon D5300. They have said that it is really lightweight, and has just the right grip when they hold it.
Now, while many were not happy with the fact that this camera did not come with a built-in Wi-Fi, some others seem to not mind very much; for them, it even helps the camera’s battery last longer.	A lot of photographers have shown love for the built-in Wi-Fi of this camera, but some have complained about its functionality.
Speaking of battery, the battery of this camera was quite impressive for many, and even more, because, according to them, they generally do not expect awesome batteries from Sony.	The Nikon D5300’s battery also had a lot of photographers smiling. Apparently, it really does last long.
A lot of photographers who have used this camera seem to agree that the image quality is amazing. Some even said that the quality of images that the Sony a68 produces is too good for an entry-level camera. Well, basically, you could say that customers were happy with the general outlook of photos they got with this camera. However, a couple of people have said that the camera is not as impressive on video mode.	Customers love the image quality of the Nikon D5300, too. They love the prints, they love the resolution, they love the details, and they love the images generally, both RAW and JPEG ones. Anyway, photographers have said that this one also is not very flattering on video mode.

Our Take — Sony a68 vs D5300

Sony a68	Nikon D5300
The Sony a68 is a camera that Sony really did a great job at producing. It is easy to use, produces awesome results, is easy to carry around, and is also quite affordable. Really, what is there not to love about this camera?	The Nikon D5300 is a really lovely entry-level camera, perhaps slightly better than the Sony a68. It gives equally amazing results, but weighs less, and costs less, too.
If we could fix one thing about the Sony a68, it would definitely be the screen resolution. 461k dots is not very impressive, and we think it ought to have been better.	If we were to add one thing to this awesome camera, it would be the image stabilization feature, and you already know why.
We would recommend this camera to events photographers, amateur sports photographers (its burst mode speed is really amazing for an entry-level camera), and also for personal use and beginner photography.	We would recommend this camera to vloggers and YouTubers (that fully articulated screen is why), nature photographers (mainly because of time-lapse), vacationers, tourists, and other photographers who are new to the game.
Summarily, the Sony a68 is a lovely camera. Despite coming in second place in today’s comparison, it has to be said that this camera is very functional, and will outdo many of its peers.	The Nikon D5300 is a really amazing camera, and in fact, we think it is slightly better than the Sony a68. With this one, you get a larger display, better screen resolution, better battery life, and better wireless connectivity, all in a more compact body, and for an even more affordable price; definitely the better deal of the two.

PS: if you want to see how the Sony a68 does when compared to another Nikon camera, check out our Sony a68 vs Nikon D3300 comparison article.