Sony HX5 vs Sony A58
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Sony HX5 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Released November 2013
- Succeeded the Sony A57
Sony HX5 vs Sony A58 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony HX5 and Sony A58, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and A58 (20MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and A58 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX5 was brought out 4 years earlier than the A58 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HX5 grades versus the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX5 vs Sony A58 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 & Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX5 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony A58
HX5 | A58 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony HX5
A58 | HX5 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | June 2010 | More recent by 42 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony A58
HX5 | A58 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Sony HX5 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Look at the Sony HX5 and Sony A58 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the HX5 compared to the A58.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and A58 is 92 and 68 respectively.
Sony HX5 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX5 and A58.
Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX5 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A58 will deliver greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older HX5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Sony HX5 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.9mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 200g (0.44 lbs) | 492g (1.08 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | - | 690 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $275 | $645 |