Sony W570 vs Sony A58

Following is a complete assessment of the Sony W570 and Sony A58, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the W570 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The W570 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A58 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the W570 matches up vs the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony W570 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony W570 features exterior measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the W570 versus the A58.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W570 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W570 and A58.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The W570 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A58 will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged W570 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.