Sony HX10V vs Sony A58

The following is a detailed analysis of the Sony HX10V vs Sony A58, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty close but the HX10V (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The HX10V was introduced 21 months prior to the A58 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HX10V scores versus the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX10V has external dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Sony HX10V vs Sony A58 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX10V compared to the A58.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and A58 is 91 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX10V and A58.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX10V having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A58 will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged HX10V will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.