Sony W550 vs Sony A68

Lets look closer at the Sony W550 versus Sony A68, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the W550 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the W550 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The W550 was released 5 years prior to the A68 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the W550 matches up against the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 & Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W550 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony W550 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Sony W550 versus Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the W550 vs the A68.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W550 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W550 and A68.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The W550 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A68 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older W550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.