Sony WX80 vs Sony A68

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony WX80 vs Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the WX80 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the WX80 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WX80 was announced 3 years before the A68 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WX80 grades against the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are provided at Sony WX80 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony WX80 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

See the Sony WX80 vs Sony A68 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WX80 versus the A68.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WX80 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WX80 and A68.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WX80 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A68 will resolve extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older WX80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.