Sony A580 vs Sony A58

Here, we are reviewing the Sony A580 versus Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The A580 was revealed 3 years before the A58 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A580 grades versus the A58 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 & Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are available at Sony A580 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A580 features exterior dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A580 versus the A58.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A580 and A58 is 64 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A580 and A58.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A58 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.