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Sony W830 vs Sony A58

Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68 Imaging
62 Features
72 Overall
66

Sony W830 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony A57
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Sony W830 vs Sony A58 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Sony W830 versus Sony A58, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W830 (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the W830 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The W830 was revealed 2 months later than the A58 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the W830 matches up vs the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony A58

		

		

			
 W830 A58 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony W830

		

		

			
 A58 W830 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony W830 and Sony A58

		

		

			
 W830 A58 
IntroducedJanuary 2014November 2013Same generation
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony W830 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony W830 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).
Check the Sony W830 versus Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the W830 vs the A58.
Sony W830 vs Sony A58 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W830 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.
Sony W830 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony W830 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W830 and A58.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The W830 offers the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder.
	
			Sony W830 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony W830 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony W830 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
38
 MP count good (20MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
77
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Sony W830 Street photography information
Sony A58 Street photography information
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
78
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison
Sony W830 Sports photography advice
Sony A58 Sports photography advice
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 supports tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
81
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (690 per charge)
 supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Sony W830 Travel photography information
Sony A58 Travel photography information
67
 MP count good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
 better than average battery power (690 per charge)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A58 as a Landscape photography camera
41
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
70
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (690 per charge)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony W830 Vlogging info
Sony A58 Vlogging info
32
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone jack
35
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with external mic support
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Sony W830 vs Sony A58 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W830 and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 Sony SLT-A58
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-07 2013-11-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.80 m (with ISO auto) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 122 gr (0.27 pounds) 492 gr (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 52 x 23mm (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 rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $128 $645