Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A58

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony A58, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-5T was released 3 months earlier than the A58 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NEX-5T matches up vs the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T has got outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony A58 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5T against the A58.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and A58 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and A58.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A58 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.