Canon 700D vs Sony A58
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Canon 700D vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Also referred to as EOS Rebel T5i
- Previous Model is Canon 650D
- New Model is Canon 750D
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Replaced the Sony A57

Canon 700D vs Sony A58 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon 700D and Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 700D (18MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 700D was introduced 5 months earlier than the A58 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 700D grades against the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 700D vs Sony A58 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 700D and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 700D Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Sony A58
700D | A58 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Canon 700D
A58 | 700D |
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Common features in the Canon 700D and Sony A58
700D | A58 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | November 2013 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Canon 700D vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 700D offers outside measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Look at the Canon 700D and Sony A58 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 700D versus the A58.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 700D and A58 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 700D and A58.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A58 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Canon 700D vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 700D vs Sony A58 Specifications
Canon EOS 700D | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS 700D | Sony SLT-A58 |
Also Known as | EOS Rebel T5i | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-06-10 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 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 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 580 grams (1.28 lbs) | 492 grams (1.08 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 100 x 79mm (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 | 61 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.7 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 681 | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 690 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E8 | NP-FM500H |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $649 | $645 |