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Sony RX100 III vs Sony A58

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony RX100 III vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 II
  • Updated by Sony RX100 IV
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Older Model is Sony A57
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony A58 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sony RX100 III versus Sony A58, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 III (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very similar but the RX100 III (1") and A58 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The RX100 III was introduced 6 months later than the A58 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the RX100 III scores versus the A58 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony A58

 RX100 III A58 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony RX100 III

 A58 RX100 III 

Common features in the Sony RX100 III and Sony A58

 RX100 III A58 
ReleasedMay 2014November 2013Similar age
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony RX100 III vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 III has outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Sony RX100 III versus Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the RX100 III compared to the A58.

Sony RX100 III vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 III and A58 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Sony RX100 III vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 III vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 III and A58.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The RX100 III provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF harder.

Sony RX100 III vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 III vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 III vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX100 III
Portrait photography with Sony A58
64
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX100 III
Street photography with Sony A58
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (290 grams)
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 III Sports photography factors
Sony A58 Sports photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (690 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX100 III
Travel photography with Sony A58
85
lighter than average in class (290 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
63
great battery life (690 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX100 III
Landscape photography with Sony A58
73
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (690 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 III Vlogging advice
Sony A58 Vlogging advice
80
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (290 grams)
does not have mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 III and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IIISony SLT-A58
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III Sony SLT-A58
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-05-15 2013-11-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-70mm (2.9x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290 grams (0.64 pounds) 492 grams (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.5
DXO Low light score 495 753
Other
Battery life 320 photos 690 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) -
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $748 $645