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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A58

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A7R III
  • Updated by Sony A7R V
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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replaced the Sony A57
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A58 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Sony A7R IV versus Sony A58, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and A58 (20MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and A58 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7R IV was introduced 5 years after the A58 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A7R IV grades against the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony A58

 A7R IV A58 
LaunchedJuly 2019November 2013Newer by 69 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k460kClearer display (+980k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony A7R IV

 A58 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony A58

 A7R IV A58 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A7R IV enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while 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).

Check the Sony A7R IV versus Sony A58 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7R IV versus the A58.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and A58 is 62 and 68 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R IV and A58.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will give you extra detail using its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer A7R IV will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R IV
Portrait photography with Sony A58
88
focusing manually
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
Sony A58 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
Sports photography with Sony A58
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (670 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (690 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (670 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
63
great battery life (690 per charge)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography highlights
Sony A58 Landscape photography highlights
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (670 CIPA)
two card slots
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (690 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging factors
Sony A58 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony A58
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony SLT-A58
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony SLT-A58
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-07-16 2013-11-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 9504 x 6336 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 32000 16000
Max enhanced ISO 102800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 567 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 665 grams (1.47 lb) 492 grams (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 99 74
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 12.5
DXO Low light rating 3344 753
Other
Battery life 670 photographs 690 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 1
Retail pricing $3,498 $645