Sony W560 vs Sony A58

Below, we will be matching up the Sony W560 and Sony A58, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the W560 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the W560 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The W560 was announced 3 years prior to the A58 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the W560 scores versus the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 & Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony W560 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony W560 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the W560 against the A58.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W560 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W560 and A58.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The W560 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A58 will deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged W560 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.