Sony HX100V vs Sony A68

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony HX100V vs Sony A68, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the HX100V (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the HX100V (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX100V was revealed 5 years earlier than the A68 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HX100V grades against the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX100V comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 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 the Sony HX100V vs Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX100V versus the A68.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and A68 is 66 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX100V and A68.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX100V using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A68 will provide more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older HX100V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.