Sony TX200V vs Sony A68

Below, we will be comparing the Sony TX200V and Sony A68, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TX200V (18MP) and A68 (24MP) and the TX200V (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The TX200V was revealed 4 years earlier than the A68 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TX200V matches up versus the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX200V Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX200V has got outside measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Sony TX200V and Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TX200V against the A68.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TX200V and A68.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX200V using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A68 will show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TX200V will be behind in sensor innovation.