Sony WX9 vs Sony A68

Here, we are comparing the Sony WX9 and Sony A68, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the WX9 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the WX9 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WX9 was brought out 5 years before the A68 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WX9 grades vs the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 and Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are provided at Sony WX9 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony WX9 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Sony WX9 and Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WX9 and the A68.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX9 and A68 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WX9 and A68.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WX9 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A68 will result in more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WX9 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.