Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A58

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX270 HS was introduced 8 months earlier than the A58 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS and the A58.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and A58 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and A58.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A58 will render more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.