Sony HX350 vs Sony A58

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony HX350 versus Sony A58, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the HX350 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The HX350 was revealed 3 years after the A58 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HX350 matches up vs the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are available at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX350 features outer measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) and the Sony A58 has specifications 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 HX350 versus Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HX350 and the A58.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and A58 is 62 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX350 and A58.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The HX350 contains the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh harder. The more recent HX350 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.