Sony TX100V vs Sony A58

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony TX100V and Sony A58, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the TX100V (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX100V was released 3 years earlier than the A58 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TX100V scores vs the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX100V Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX100V has got external measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX100V and Sony A58 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TX100V versus the A58.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TX100V and A58 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX100V and A58.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TX100V featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A58 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older TX100V is going to be behind in sensor innovation.