Sony W800 vs Sony A68

Here, we are matching up the Sony W800 vs Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the W800 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is very comparable but the W800 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The W800 was brought out 21 months earlier than the A68 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W800 grades versus the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 and Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony W800 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W800 features outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Sony W800 vs Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the W800 vs the A68.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W800 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W800 and A68.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W800 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A68 will produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged W800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.