Sony RX100 III vs Sony A68

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Sony RX100 III and Sony A68, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 III (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is very close but the RX100 III (1") and A68 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The RX100 III was released 18 months earlier than the A68 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the RX100 III grades vs the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 III has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX100 III and Sony A68 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 III versus the A68.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 III and A68 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 III and A68.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 III due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A68 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older RX100 III will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.