Sony HX200V vs Sony A58
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Sony HX200V vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX100V
- New Model is Sony HX300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Announced November 2013
- Previous Model is Sony A57
Sony HX200V vs Sony A58 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Sony HX200V and Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the HX200V (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX200V was released 18 months earlier than the A58 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HX200V scores against the A58 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX200V vs Sony A58 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony A58
HX200V | A58 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony HX200V
A58 | HX200V | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | May 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony A58
HX200V | A58 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Sony HX200V vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX200V has physical dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
See the Sony HX200V and Sony A58 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX200V compared to the A58.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and A58 is 66 and 68 respectively.
Sony HX200V vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX200V and A58.
Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX200V due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A58 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged HX200V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony HX200V vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony SLT-A58 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2012-05-11 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.40 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 583g (1.29 lbs) | 492g (1.08 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 pictures | 690 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $480 | $645 |