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Canon SL3 vs Sony A58

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Canon SL3 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched April 2019
  • Alternative Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Replaced the Canon SL2
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replaced the Sony A57
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A58 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SL3 vs Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SL3 (24MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SL3 was introduced 5 years later than the A58 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SL3 scores against the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Sony A58

 SL3 A58 
LaunchedApril 2019November 2013Fresher by 66 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Canon SL3

 A58 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Sony A58

 SL3 A58 
Manual focus More precise focus

Canon SL3 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SL3 offers external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL3 compared to the A58.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL3 and A58 is 71 and 68 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and A58.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SL3 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SL3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SL3
Portrait photography with Sony A58
81
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SL3
Street photography with Sony A58
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography factors
Sony A58 Sports photography factors
70
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery life (1,070 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery (690 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
82
good battery life (1,070 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
63
good battery (690 shots)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A58 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,070 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (690 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging details
Sony A58 Vlogging details
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Sony A58
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Sony SLT-A58
Alternate name EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-04-10 2013-11-27
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 449 gr (0.99 lbs) 492 gr (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life 1070 images 690 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $599 $645