Sony W730 vs Sony A58
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Sony W730 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Launched November 2013
- Older Model is Sony A57
Sony W730 vs Sony A58 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony W730 vs Sony A58, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the W730 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively similar but the W730 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe W730 was released 10 months earlier than the A58 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W730 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W730 matches up against the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony W730 vs Sony A58 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 & Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are available at Sony W730 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony A58
W730 | A58 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony W730
A58 | W730 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2013 | Fresher by 10 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony A58
W730 | A58 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony W730 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony W730 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony W730 vs Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the W730 compared to the A58.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W730 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.
Sony W730 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W730 and A58.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The W730 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A58 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older W730 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony W730 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-224mm (9.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 122 gr (0.27 pounds) | 492 gr (1.08 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") | 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 | 240 photos | 690 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | 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 | Single | Single |
Launch price | $138 | $645 |