Sony TX5 vs Sony A58

Here, we will be matching up the Sony TX5 versus Sony A58, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and A58 (20MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and A58 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The TX5 was manufactured 4 years prior to the A58 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TX5 grades versus the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 & Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX5 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony TX5 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TX5 vs the A58.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX5 and A58.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TX5 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A58 will result in more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TX5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.