Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58

Lets look more closely at the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-7 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the A58 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NEX-7 grades versus the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-7 features outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-7 against the A58.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-7 and A58 is 84 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-7 and A58.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-7 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older NEX-7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.