Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the RX10 IV (1") and A68 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The RX10 IV was released 23 months after the A68 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the RX10 IV matches up versus the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX10 IV Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 IV has exterior measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) and the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the RX10 IV vs the A68.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and A68 is 52 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 IV and A68.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX10 IV due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A68 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent RX10 IV provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.