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Canon 600D vs Sony A58

Portability
66
Imaging
58
Features
72
Overall
63
Canon EOS 600D front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Canon 600D vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
  • Announced March 2011
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
  • Succeeded the Canon 550D
  • Later Model is Canon 650D
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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Sony A57
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Canon 600D vs Sony A58 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon 600D and Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 600D (18MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 600D was brought out 3 years before the A58 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the 600D scores against the A58 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Sony A58

 600D A58 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Canon 600D

 A58 600D 
IntroducedNovember 2013March 2011More modern by 32 months

Common features in the Canon 600D and Sony A58

 600D A58 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 600D vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 600D enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 600D compared to the A58.

Canon 600D vs Sony A58 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 600D and A58 is 66 and 68 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Canon 600D vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 600D and A58.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A58 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 600D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 600D vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Canon 600D vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 600D vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 600D Portrait photography details
Sony A58 Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 600D
Street photography with Sony A58
67
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 600D Sports photography factors
Sony A58 Sports photography factors
54
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery (440 CIPA)
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (690 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 600D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (440 shots)
63
good battery (690 shots)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 600D
Landscape photography with Sony A58
63
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery (440 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (690 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 600D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A58 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly screen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
no image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Canon 600D vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 600D and Sony A58
 Canon EOS 600DSony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 600D Sony SLT-A58
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-03-31 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 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Max boosted ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lb) 492 grams (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 793 753
Other
Battery life 440 shots 690 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $799 $645