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Sony WX70 vs Sony A58

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony WX70 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony A57
Photography Glossary

Sony WX70 vs Sony A58 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony A58

 WX70 A58 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony WX70

 A58 WX70 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2012Newer by 22 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony WX70 and Sony A58

 WX70 A58 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony WX70 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony WX70 vs Sony A58 size comparison

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

Sony WX70 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX70 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony WX70 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony WX70 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX70 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
Sony A58 Portrait photography advice
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX70 Street photography details
Sony A58 Street photography details
68
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX70 Sports photography info
Sony A58 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (690 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX70 Travel photography details
Sony A58 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
good battery life (690 shots)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
Sony A58 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (690 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX70 Vlogging info
Sony A58 Vlogging info
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Sony WX70 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX70 and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 Sony SLT-A58
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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) -
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech XtraFine TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lbs) 492 grams (1.08 lbs)
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 Overall 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 images 690 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type 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 1 1
Price at release $242 $645