Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A68

Below is a detailed assessment of the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony A68, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 VI (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is pretty similar but the RX100 VI (1") and A68 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VI was brought out 2 years later than the A68 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the RX100 VI grades versus the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VI features outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the RX100 VI and the A68.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and A68 is 88 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VI and A68.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VI because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A68 will offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VI provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.