Sony HX7V vs Sony A58

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.

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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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.