Sony WX1 vs Sony A58

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony WX1 and Sony A58, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WX1 (10MP) and A58 (20MP) and the WX1 (1/2.4") and A58 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The WX1 was announced 5 years earlier than the A58 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WX1 matches up vs the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are available at Sony WX1 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony WX1 has got exterior dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Sony WX1 and Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WX1 vs the A58.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX1 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX1 and A58.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WX1 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A58 will give more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older WX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.