Sony HX350 vs Sony A68

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony HX350 and Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the HX350 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX350 was manufactured 14 months after the A68 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the HX350 matches up against the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 & Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX350 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX350 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Sony HX350 and Sony A68 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX350 vs the A68.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and A68 is 62 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX350 and A68.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX350 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A68 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent HX350 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.