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Sony WX500 vs Sony A58

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony WX500 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony WX500
(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
Sony A58
(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  • Superseded the Sony A57
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony A58

 WX500 A58 
LaunchedApril 2015November 2013Fresher by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony WX500

 A58 WX500 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Sony WX500 and Sony A58

 WX500 A58 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony WX500 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WX500 and A58 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Sony WX500 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony WX500 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony WX500 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX500 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX500 Portrait photography advice
Sony A58 Portrait photography advice
39
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX500 Street photography details
Sony A58 Street photography details
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (236g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX500 Sports photography features
Sony A58 Sports photography features
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (360 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (690 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX500 Travel photography details
Sony A58 Travel photography details
71
great battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (236g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
good battery pack (690 per charge)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A58 as a Landscape photography camera
49
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great battery (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (690 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX500 Vlogging highlights
Sony A58 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (236g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
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Sony WX500 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX500 and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony SLT-A58
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