Sony WX50 vs Sony A58
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Sony WX50 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- 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
- Earlier Model is Sony A57
Sony WX50 vs Sony A58 Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony WX50 vs Sony A58 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony A58
WX50 | A58 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony WX50
A58 | WX50 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 22 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sony WX50 and Sony A58
WX50 | A58 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Sony WX50 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony WX50 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony WX50 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony WX50 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2012-01-30 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-6.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Clearfoto TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 117g (0.26 pounds) | 492g (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 All around 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 | 240 pictures | 690 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $250 | $645 |