Sony W320 vs Sony A58

Following is a complete overview of the Sony W320 vs Sony A58, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the W320 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the W320 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The W320 was announced 4 years earlier than the A58 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the W320 scores versus the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are provided at Sony W320 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony W320 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Sony W320 vs Sony A58 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the W320 compared to the A58.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the W320 and A58 is 97 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W320 and A58.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The W320 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A58 will provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged W320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.