Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony A58
NEX-7 | A58 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony NEX-7
A58 | NEX-7 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | December 2011 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony A58
NEX-7 | A58 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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.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.
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.
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
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 |