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Sony HX7V vs Sony A58

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony HX7V vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony A57
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Sony HX7V vs Sony A58 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony HX7V versus Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty similar but the HX7V (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The HX7V was brought out 3 years before the A58 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HX7V scores vs the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony A58

 HX7V A58 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony HX7V

 A58 HX7V 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2011Newer by 28 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony A58

 HX7V A58 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony HX7V vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX7V provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX7V versus Sony A58 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the HX7V versus the A58.

Sony HX7V vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and A58 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX7V and A58.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX7V due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A58 will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX7V is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX7V vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX7V Portrait photography factors
Sony A58 Portrait photography factors
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX7V Street photography info
Sony A58 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX7V
Sports photography with Sony A58
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery power (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
Sony A58 Travel photography advice
67
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
good battery power (690 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX7V Landscape photography highlights
Sony A58 Landscape photography highlights
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (690 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V Vlogging features
Sony A58 Vlogging features
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Sony HX7V vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony SLT-A58
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony SLT-A58
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-07-19 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208g (0.46 lb) 492g (1.08 lb)
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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $645