Sony RX100 vs Sony A58

Here, we will be looking at the Sony RX100 vs Sony A58, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the RX100 (1") and A58 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 was introduced 15 months prior to the A58 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the RX100 grades vs the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony RX100 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX100 vs Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the RX100 compared to the A58.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 and A58 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 and A58.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The RX100 has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more aged RX100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.