Sony a1 vs Sony A68

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony a1 and Sony A68, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and A68 (24MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and A68 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The a1 was manufactured 5 years after the A68 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the a1 scores vs the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a1 & Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony a1 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony a1 features outer dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check out the Sony a1 and Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the a1 versus the A68.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the a1 and A68 is 61 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the a1 and A68.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The a1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony a1 will render greater detail due to its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent a1 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.