Sony HX100V vs Sony A58

Its time to look more closely at the Sony HX100V and Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the HX100V (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The HX100V was manufactured 3 years prior to the A58 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HX100V matches up against the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX100V has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX100V and Sony A58 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX100V vs the A58.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and A58 is 66 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX100V and A58.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX100V featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A58 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older HX100V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.