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Canon 80D vs Sony A58

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Canon 80D vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 70D
  • Successor is Canon 90D
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony A57
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Canon 80D vs Sony A58 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 80D and Sony A58, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 80D was introduced 2 years later than the A58 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 80D grades vs the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Sony A58

 80D A58 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016November 2013More recent by 28 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Canon 80D

 A58 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Sony A58

 80D A58 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Canon 80D vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 80D provides physical dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 80D compared to the A58.

Canon 80D vs Sony A58 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and A58 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and A58.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 80D to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger 80D will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 80D vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D as a Street photography camera
Sony A58 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography highlights
Sony A58 Sports photography highlights
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 80D
Travel photography with Sony A58
77
environment sealing
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
63
good battery pack (690 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A58 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (690 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging factors
Sony A58 Vlogging factors
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
does not have image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 80D vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Sony A58
 Canon EOS 80DSony SLT-A58
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 80D Sony SLT-A58
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2016-02-18 2013-11-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 16000 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 15
Cross focus points 45 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lbs) 492 grams (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 74
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 12.5
DXO Low light score 1135 753
Other
Battery life 960 images 690 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,199 $645