Sony TX7 vs Sony A58
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Sony TX7 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Succeeded the Sony A57
Sony TX7 vs Sony A58 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Sony TX7 and Sony A58, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and A58 (20MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and A58 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TX7 was released 4 years before the A58 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TX7 scores versus the A58 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TX7 vs Sony A58 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX7 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony A58
TX7 | A58 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony TX7
A58 | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 47 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sony TX7 and Sony A58
TX7 | A58 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony TX7 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TX7 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
See the Sony TX7 and Sony A58 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TX7 and the A58.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX7 and A58 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Sony TX7 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX7 and A58.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TX7 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A58 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged TX7 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Sony TX7 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 27.9mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) | 492 gr (1.08 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 690 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $645 |