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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A58

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • New Model is Sony A6000
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
  • Earlier Model is Sony A57
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A58 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony NEX-6 and Sony A58, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-6 was introduced 8 months prior to the A58 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the NEX-6 grades vs the A58 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony A58

 NEX-6 A58 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony NEX-6

 A58 NEX-6 
RevealedNovember 2013March 2013More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony A58

 NEX-6 A58 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-6 features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NEX-6 compared to the A58.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-6 and A58 is 85 and 68 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-6 and A58.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A58 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older NEX-6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
Portrait photography with Sony A58
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Street photography highlights
Sony A58 Street photography highlights
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (345g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Sports photography highlights
Sony A58 Sports photography highlights
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (690 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Travel photography advice
Sony A58 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competitors (345 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
63
great battery life (690 CIPA)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-6
Landscape photography with Sony A58
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (690 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inches)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Vlogging features
Sony A58 Vlogging features
32
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (345g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony A58
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony SLT-A58
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-03-25 2013-11-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
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
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345g (0.76 lb) 492g (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 74
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 12.5
DXO Low light score 1018 753
Other
Battery life 360 photos 690 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) -
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $365 $645