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Sony HX50V vs Sony A58

Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony HX50V vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony A57
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Sony HX50V vs Sony A58 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sony HX50V versus Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly close but the HX50V (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX50V was released 7 months before the A58 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX50V matches up versus the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony A58

 HX50V A58 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony HX50V

 A58 HX50V 
IntroducedNovember 2013April 2013More recent by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony A58

 HX50V A58 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony HX50V vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX50V offers external measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Sony HX50V versus Sony A58 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX50V vs the A58.

Sony HX50V vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and A58 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Sony HX50V vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX50V and A58.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The HX50V has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older HX50V will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony HX50V vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX50V Street photography factors
Sony A58 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (272g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX50V Sports photography details
Sony A58 Sports photography details
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (400 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (690 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than others in class (272g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
63
good battery pack (690 per charge)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
Landscape photography with Sony A58
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
good battery (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
small screen (2.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V Vlogging details
Sony A58 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony HX50V vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony SLT-A58
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-04-24 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 2920 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology XtraFine LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 272 gr (0.60 pounds) 492 gr (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 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 400 photos 690 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $439 $645