Sony WX80 vs Sony A58

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony WX80 and Sony A58, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX80 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very comparable but the WX80 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The WX80 was launched 10 months prior to the A58 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WX80 matches up vs the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 & Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony WX80 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX80 features outside measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Sony WX80 and Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WX80 against the A58.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WX80 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WX80 and A58.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WX80 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A58 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older WX80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.