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Sony QX30 vs Sony A58

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony QX30 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Announced September 2014
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
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony A57
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Sony QX30 vs Sony A58 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony QX30 vs Sony A58, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty similar but the QX30 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The QX30 was revealed 10 months after the A58 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the QX30 matches up against the A58 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony A58

 QX30 A58 
ReleasedSeptember 2014November 2013Newer by 10 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony QX30

 A58 QX30 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony A58

 QX30 A58 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony QX30 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony QX30 offers physical dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the QX30 against the A58.

Sony QX30 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX30 and A58 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Sony QX30 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX30 and A58.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The QX30 features the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field harder. The more modern QX30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony QX30 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX30 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony QX30 Street photography highlights
Sony A58 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A58 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX30
Travel photography with Sony A58
65
offers focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
good battery pack (690 per charge)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A58 as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen ( inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A58 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Sony QX30 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX30 and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Sony SLT-A58
Class Lens-style Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-09-03 2013-11-27
Body design Lens-style Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size - 2.7"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes None -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 492 grams (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 images 690 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN, NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $348 $645