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Sony WX300 vs Sony A58

Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony WX300 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Replaced the Sony A57
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Sony WX300 vs Sony A58 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony WX300 and Sony A58, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX300 (18MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WX300 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The WX300 was revealed 9 months prior to the A58 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX300 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 brief synopsis of how the WX300 matches up against the A58 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony A58

 WX300 A58 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony WX300

 A58 WX300 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2013Newer by 9 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony WX300 and Sony A58

 WX300 A58 
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony WX300 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony WX300 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WX300 versus the A58.

Sony WX300 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX300 and A58 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Sony WX300 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX300 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WX300 and A58.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WX300 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A58 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged WX300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony WX300 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony WX300 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX300 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX300 Portrait photography features
Sony A58 Portrait photography features
36
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX300 Street photography features
Sony A58 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony WX300
Sports photography with Sony A58
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (690 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX300 Travel photography details
Sony A58 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery life (690 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony WX300
Landscape photography with Sony A58
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (690 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX300 Vlogging features
Sony A58 Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Sony WX300 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX300 and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony SLT-A58
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-02-20 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 18MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 166g (0.37 pounds) 492g (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $330 $645