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Sony A350 vs Sony A58

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony A350 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony A350
(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
Sony A58
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A58

 A350 A58 

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony A350

 A58 A350 
RevealedNovember 2013June 2008More recent by 66 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony A58

 A350 A58 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A350 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A350 and A58 is 62 and 68 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A350 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography info
Sony A58 Street photography info
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
heavier than competition (674g)
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography features
Sony A58 Sports photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery (690 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography advice
Sony A58 Travel photography advice
51
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (674 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
good battery (690 per charge)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A58 as a Landscape photography camera
64
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (690 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inches)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A58 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Sony A350 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony A58
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony SLT-A58
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