Sony WX5 vs Sony A68

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony WX5 vs Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the WX5 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the WX5 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The WX5 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the A68 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WX5 scores vs the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are provided at Sony WX5 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony WX5 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WX5 and the A68.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WX5 and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX5 and A68.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WX5 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A68 will deliver greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older WX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.