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Sony HX20V vs Sony A58

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony HX20V vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX10V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX30V
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony A57
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Sony HX20V vs Sony A58 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony HX20V vs Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very close but the HX20V (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The HX20V was announced 16 months prior to the A58 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the HX20V matches up versus the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony A58

 HX20V A58 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony HX20V

 A58 HX20V 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2012More recent by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony A58

 HX20V A58 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony HX20V vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX20V offers outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the HX20V versus the A58.

Sony HX20V vs Sony A58 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and A58 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Sony HX20V vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX20V and A58.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX20V with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A58 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older HX20V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX20V vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX20V vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX20V Portrait photography details
Sony A58 Portrait photography details
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX20V Street photography features
Sony A58 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX20V Sports photography information
Sony A58 Sports photography information
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (690 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX20V
Travel photography with Sony A58
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
great battery (690 per charge)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A58 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (690 shots)
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX20V Vlogging information
Sony A58 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Sony HX20V vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX20V and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20VSony SLT-A58
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Sony SLT-A58
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-07-20 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum 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 254g (0.56 lb) 492g (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 320 photographs 690 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $397 $645