Sony QX10 vs Sony A68

In this article, we will be analyzing the Sony QX10 vs Sony A68, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the QX10 (18MP) and A68 (24MP) and the QX10 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The QX10 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A68 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the QX10 scores versus the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are available at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony QX10 has got external dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Sony QX10 vs Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the QX10 and the A68.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX10 and A68.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The QX10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A68 will show greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older QX10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.