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Canon 1100D vs Sony A58

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Canon 1100D vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Introduced April 2011
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Older Model is Canon 1000D
  • Updated by Canon 1200D
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Sony A57
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Canon 1100D vs Sony A58 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon 1100D and Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and A58 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1100D was announced 3 years before the A58 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1100D scores versus the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Sony A58

 1100D A58 

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Canon 1100D

 A58 1100D 
ReleasedNovember 2013April 2011Fresher by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Sony A58

 1100D A58 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon 1100D vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1100D comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check the Canon 1100D and 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 vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1100D against the A58.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A58 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and A58 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1100D and A58.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A58 to offer you more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 1100D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography info
Sony A58 Street photography info
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography information
Sony A58 Sports photography information
51
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (690 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography info
Sony A58 Travel photography info
53
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
great battery life (690 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1100D
Landscape photography with Sony A58
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (690 per charge)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A58 as a Vlogging camera
22
provides face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Canon 1100D vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Sony A58
 Canon EOS 1100DSony SLT-A58
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 1100D Sony SLT-A58
Also Known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-04-13 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4272 x 2848 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 495 grams (1.09 lb) 492 grams (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 74
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 12.5
DXO Low light rating 755 753
Other
Battery life 700 images 690 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $450 $645