Sony WX220 vs Sony A58

Following is a thorough analysis of the Sony WX220 versus Sony A58, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the WX220 (18MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very well matched but the WX220 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The WX220 was brought out 3 months after the A58 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WX220 grades vs the A58 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are provided at Sony WX220 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony WX220 enjoys exterior dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Sony WX220 versus Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WX220 compared to the A58.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX220 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WX220 and A58.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WX220 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A58 will give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.