Sony W620 vs Sony A58

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony W620 and Sony A58, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the W620 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the W620 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The W620 was introduced 22 months before the A58 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony W620 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the W620 grades versus the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are provided at Sony W620 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony W620 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 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).

Compare the Sony W620 and Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the W620 and the A58.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W620 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W620 and A58.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The W620 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A58 will produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged W620 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.