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Sony RX10 III vs Sony A58

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony RX10 III vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Released March 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 IV
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
  • Replaced the Sony A57
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Sony RX10 III vs Sony A58 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Sony RX10 III vs Sony A58, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the RX10 III (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively similar but the RX10 III (1") and A58 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX10 III was released 2 years after the A58 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the RX10 III matches up versus the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony A58

 RX10 III A58 
LaunchedMarch 2016November 2013More modern by 29 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony RX10 III

 A58 RX10 III 

Common features in the Sony RX10 III and Sony A58

 RX10 III A58 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony RX10 III vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 III has physical measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX10 III vs Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the RX10 III and the A58.

Sony RX10 III vs Sony A58 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 III and A58 is 53 and 68 respectively.

Sony RX10 III vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX10 III vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 III and A58.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The RX10 III features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The younger RX10 III will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony RX10 III vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 III vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX10 III vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX10 III Portrait photography factors
Sony A58 Portrait photography factors
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony RX10 III Street photography information
Sony A58 Street photography information
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
weather proof
more heavy than competition (1,051 grams)
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX10 III
Sports photography with Sony A58
70
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (420 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (690 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX10 III as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
55
great battery pack (420 per charge)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (1,051g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
63
good battery (690 shots)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX10 III Landscape photography details
Sony A58 Landscape photography details
64
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
missing Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (690 shots)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX10 III Vlogging advice
Sony A58 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,051 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Sony RX10 III vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 III and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IIISony SLT-A58
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony SLT-A58
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2016-03-29 2013-11-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 25 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.4-4.0 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.6
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) 492 grams (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 74
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 12.5
DXO Low light rating 472 753
Other
Battery life 420 photos 690 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,398 $645