Sony HX300 vs Sony A58

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony HX300 versus Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the HX300 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The HX300 was unveiled 9 months earlier than the A58 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HX300 scores vs the A58 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are available at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX300 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

See the Sony HX300 versus Sony A58 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HX300 versus the A58.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX300 and A58 is 63 and 68 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX300 and A58.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The HX300 has got the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The older HX300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.