Sony WX50 vs Sony A58

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony WX50 and Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the WX50 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very close but the WX50 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The WX50 was unveiled 22 months before the A58 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WX50 scores vs the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are available at Sony WX50 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony WX50 has external measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 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).

Examine the Sony WX50 and Sony A58 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WX50 against the A58.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WX50 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WX50 and A58.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WX50 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A58 will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older WX50 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.