Sony TX10 vs Sony A58

Here, we will be comparing the Sony TX10 vs Sony A58, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the TX10 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The TX10 was announced 3 years prior to the A58 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TX10 scores vs the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX10 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TX10 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX10 vs Sony A58 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TX10 against the A58.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TX10 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX10 and A58.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TX10 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A58 will give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TX10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.