Sony A7R II vs Sony A58

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony A7R II versus Sony A58, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and A58 (20MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and A58 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The A7R II was manufactured 19 months after the A58 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A7R II scores vs the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R II and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7R II Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R II features physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7R II versus Sony A58 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A7R II versus the A58.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R II and A58 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R II and A58.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7R II will offer you extra detail due to its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer A7R II provides an edge in sensor innovation.