Sony HX30V vs Sony A58
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Sony HX30V vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX20V
- Renewed by Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Announced November 2013
- Old Model is Sony A57
Sony HX30V vs Sony A58 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Sony HX30V versus Sony A58, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively close but the HX30V (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HX30V was released 21 months earlier than the A58 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX30V matches up against the A58 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX30V vs Sony A58 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony A58
HX30V | A58 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony HX30V
A58 | HX30V | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 21 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony A58
HX30V | A58 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Sony HX30V vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX30V enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check the Sony HX30V versus Sony A58 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HX30V and the A58.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and A58 is 90 and 68 respectively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX30V and A58.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX30V featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A58 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged HX30V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony HX30V vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony SLT-A58 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 254 grams (0.56 lbs) | 492 grams (1.08 lbs) |
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 Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 690 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $420 | $645 |