Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A58

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X70 and Sony A58, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was released 2 years after the A58 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X70 scores against the A58 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X70 & Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X70 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X70 provides outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X70 and Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X70 against the A58.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X70 and A58 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X70 and A58.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A58 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X70 provides an advantage in sensor technology.