Sony RX1R II vs Sony A58

Following is a extended assessment of the Sony RX1R II versus Sony A58, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and A58 (20MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and A58 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1R II was introduced 23 months after the A58 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the RX1R II matches up vs the A58 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II & Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R II Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1R II enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the RX1R II vs the A58.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and A58 is 78 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R II and A58.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX1R II using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX1R II will offer more detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher RX1R II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.