Sony RX100 III vs Sony A58

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III & Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 III Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.