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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A58

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5N
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5T
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
  • Superseded the Sony A57
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A58 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Sony NEX-5R and Sony A58, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-5R was introduced 15 months prior to the A58 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-5R grades against the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony A58

 NEX-5R A58 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony NEX-5R

 A58 NEX-5R 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2012Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony A58

 NEX-5R A58 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5R has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5R and Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5R against the A58.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and A58 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and A58.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A58 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography highlights
Sony A58 Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
Street photography with Sony A58
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography advice
Sony A58 Sports photography advice
68
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (690 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
73
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
63
good battery pack (690 shots)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5R
Landscape photography with Sony A58
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (690 shots)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5R
Vlogging with Sony A58
31
touchscreen functionality
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony A58
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony SLT-A58
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony SLT-A58
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-08-29 2013-11-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 gr (0.61 pounds) 492 gr (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 74
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 12.5
DXO Low light rating 910 753
Other
Battery life 330 images 690 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) -
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $750 $645