Sony A350 vs Sony A58
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Sony A350 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Revealed June 2008
- Successor is Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost 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
Sony A350 vs Sony A58 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A350 versus Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A350 was released 6 years before the A58 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the A350 scores versus the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A350 vs Sony A58 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are available at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A58
A350 | A58 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony A350
A58 | A350 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | June 2008 | More recent by 66 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony A58
A350 | A58 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Sony A350 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A350 offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A350 versus Sony A58 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A350 and the A58.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A350 and A58 is 62 and 68 respectively.
Sony A350 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A350 and A58.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A58 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A350 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-06-06 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 143 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 674 gr (1.49 lbs) | 492 gr (1.08 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 595 | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 690 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $600 | $645 |