Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A58

The following is a in depth assessment of the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony A58, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very similar but the RX100 VA (1") and A58 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VA was released 4 years after the A58 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the RX100 VA scores vs the A58 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) & Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VA offers external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VA versus the A58.

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

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VA and A58.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The RX100 VA offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more recent RX100 VA will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.