Sony HX50V vs Sony A58

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.