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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58

Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
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
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony A57
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony A58

 NEX-7 A58 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony NEX-7

 A58 NEX-7 
ReleasedNovember 2013December 2011Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony A58

 NEX-7 A58 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Street photography details
Sony A58 Street photography details
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-7
Sports photography with Sony A58
61
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (430 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (690 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Travel photography information
Sony A58 Travel photography information
70
good battery (430 CIPA)
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
63
better than average battery power (690 shots)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography details
Sony A58 Landscape photography details
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (690 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-7
Vlogging with Sony A58
35
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-7 and Sony A58
 Sony Alpha NEX-7Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-7 Sony SLT-A58
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-12-13 2013-11-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 16000 16000
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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, Wireless -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 400g (0.88 lbs) 492g (1.08 lbs)
Physical 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 All around score 81 74
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 12.5
DXO Low light score 1016 753
Other
Battery life 430 photographs 690 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $699 $645