Sony WX10 vs Sony A58

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony WX10 and Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the WX10 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the WX10 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The WX10 was unveiled 3 years before the A58 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WX10 scores against the A58 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 & Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are available at Sony WX10 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX10 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WX10 compared to the A58.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX10 and A58 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WX10 and A58.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WX10 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A58 will give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged WX10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.