Sony WX70 vs Sony A58

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony WX70 vs Sony A58, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX70 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the WX70 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The WX70 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the A58 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WX70 matches up vs the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are provided at Sony WX70 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony WX70 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Sony WX70 vs Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WX70 and the A58.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX70 and A58 is 97 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WX70 and A58.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WX70 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A58 will provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged WX70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.