Sony RX100 V vs Sony A68

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony RX100 V versus Sony A68, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the RX100 V (1") and A68 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 V was manufactured 12 months later than the A68 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the RX100 V matches up vs the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V & Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 V Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 V enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 V versus the A68.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 V and A68 is 89 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 V and A68.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 V featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A68 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger RX100 V should have a benefit in sensor tech.