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Sony WX30 vs Sony A58

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony WX30 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony A57
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Sony WX30 vs Sony A58 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony WX30 and Sony A58, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the WX30 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WX30 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WX30 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A58 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WX30 grades versus the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony A58

 WX30 A58 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony WX30

 A58 WX30 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2011Fresher by 28 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony WX30 and Sony A58

 WX30 A58 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony WX30 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony WX30 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WX30 compared to the A58.

Sony WX30 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WX30 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Sony WX30 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX30 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX30 and A58.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WX30 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A58 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older WX30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony WX30 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony WX30 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX30 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony A58 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX30 Sports photography features
Sony A58 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (690 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
63
great battery pack (690 per charge)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A58 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (690 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX30 Vlogging info
Sony A58 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Sony WX30 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX30 and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 Sony SLT-A58
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-07-25 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 117 gr (0.26 pounds) 492 gr (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 pictures 690 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Retail price $259 $645