Sony TX1 vs Sony A58

Its time to look more closely at the Sony TX1 vs Sony A58, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and A58 (20MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and A58 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The TX1 was introduced 5 years before the A58 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TX1 scores versus the A58 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX1 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony TX1 has outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX1 vs Sony A58 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TX1 compared to the A58.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TX1 and A58.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TX1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A58 will give greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.