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Sony W530 vs Sony A58

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony W530 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony A57
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Sony W530 vs Sony A58 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony W530 vs Sony A58, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the W530 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the W530 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The W530 was introduced 3 years before the A58 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the W530 scores against the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony A58

 W530 A58 

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony W530

 A58 W530 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2011More recent by 35 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W530 and Sony A58

 W530 A58 
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony W530 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony W530 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the W530 vs the A58.

Sony W530 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W530 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Sony W530 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W530 and A58.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The W530 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A58 will deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older W530 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W530 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W530 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W530 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A58 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
Sony A58 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W530 Sports photography factors
Sony A58 Sports photography factors
26
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
63
good battery (690 per charge)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W530
Landscape photography with Sony A58
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (690 shots)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W530
Vlogging with Sony A58
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Sony W530 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W530 and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 Sony SLT-A58
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-06 2013-11-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 492 gr (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $269 $645