Sony WX500 vs Sony A58
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Sony WX500 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
- Succeeded the Sony WX350
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Launched November 2013
- Superseded the Sony A57
Sony WX500 vs Sony A58 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Sony WX500 versus Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX500 (18MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very similar but the WX500 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WX500 was revealed 17 months later than the A58 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WX500 matches up against the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony WX500 vs Sony A58 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are available at Sony WX500 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony A58
WX500 | A58 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | November 2013 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony WX500
A58 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Sony WX500 and Sony A58
WX500 | A58 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Sony WX500 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony WX500 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check out the Sony WX500 versus Sony A58 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WX500 versus the A58.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WX500 and A58 is 91 and 68 respectively.
Sony WX500 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WX500 and A58.
As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WX500 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A58 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent WX500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony WX500 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2015-04-14 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | - |
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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, XAVC S | 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 | 236 gr (0.52 pounds) | 492 gr (1.08 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 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 | 360 shots | 690 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $348 | $645 |