Sony HX200V vs Sony A68

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony HX200V and Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and A68 (24MP) and the HX200V (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX200V was introduced 4 years before the A68 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HX200V grades against the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX200V and Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX200V vs the A68.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX200V and A68 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX200V and A68.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX200V with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A68 will produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX200V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.