Sony H50 vs Sony A58

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony H50 vs Sony A58, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and A58 (20MP) and the H50 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The H50 was brought out 5 years prior to the A58 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the H50 scores versus the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are available at Sony H50 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H50 has got outer measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the H50 vs the A58.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H50 and A58 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H50 and A58.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The H50 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A58 will give extra detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older H50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.