Sony A580 vs Sony A68

Following is a in depth review of the Sony A580 vs Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are designed by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A580 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A580 was manufactured 5 years before the A68 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A580 grades vs the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 and Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A580 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A580 offers exterior dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A580 vs the A68.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A580 and A68 is 64 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A580 and A68.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A68 to show greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged A580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.