Sony W710 vs Sony A68

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony W710 and Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the W710 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the W710 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The W710 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A68 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W710 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the W710 scores against the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are provided at Sony W710 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony W710 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Sony W710 and Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the W710 against the A68.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W710 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W710 and A68.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The W710 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A68 will produce extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged W710 will be behind in sensor tech.