Sony WX350 vs Sony A58

Let's look closer at the Sony WX350 and Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the WX350 (18MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively similar but the WX350 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The WX350 was unveiled 3 months later than the A58 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WX350 matches up versus the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are viewable at Sony WX350 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX350 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony WX350 and Sony A58 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WX350 vs the A58.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX350 and A58 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WX350 and A58.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WX350 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A58 will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.