Sony W810 vs Sony A68

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony W810 vs Sony A68, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the W810 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is pretty similar but the W810 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The W810 was manufactured 22 months prior to the A68 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the W810 grades vs the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 & Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are available at Sony W810 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony W810 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the W810 versus the A68.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W810 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W810 and A68.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W810 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A68 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged W810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.