Sony RX10 vs Sony A68

Let's look more closely at the Sony RX10 vs Sony A68, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the RX10 (1") and A68 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The RX10 was released 19 months before the A68 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the RX10 grades vs the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 & Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX10 offers exterior dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX10 vs Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the RX10 vs the A68.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX10 and A68 is 58 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 and A68.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A68 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged RX10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.