Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A68

The following is a extensive comparison of the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony A68, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is very close but the RX100 VA (1") and A68 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VA was introduced 2 years after the A68 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the RX100 VA matches up against the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VA has external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony A68 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the RX100 VA against the A68.

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

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VA and A68.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VA using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A68 will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger RX100 VA should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.