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Sony WX50 vs Sony A58

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony WX50 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony WX50
(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
Sony A58
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony A58

 WX50 A58 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony WX50

 A58 WX50 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2012More recent by 22 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony WX50 and Sony A58

 WX50 A58 
Display sizing2.7"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).

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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.

Sony WX50 vs Sony A58 size comparison

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

Sony WX50 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony WX50 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX50 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX50 Portrait photography details
Sony A58 Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX50 Street photography info
Sony A58 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
Sony A58 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (690 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
63
great battery power (690 per charge)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A58 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (690 shots)
screen is small (2.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX50 Vlogging features
Sony A58 Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Sony WX50 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX50 and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50Sony SLT-A58
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