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Sony A6100 vs Sony A58

Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony A6100 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony A57
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Sony A6100 vs Sony A58 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony A6100 versus Sony A58, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A6100 (24MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A6100 was brought out 5 years later than the A58 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the A6100 matches up against the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony A58

 A6100 A58 
LaunchedAugust 2019November 2013More recent by 70 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony A6100

 A58 A6100 

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony A58

 A6100 A58 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Sony A6100 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A6100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6100 versus Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A6100 and the A58.

Sony A6100 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A6100 and A58 is 81 and 68 respectively.

Sony A6100 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A6100 and A58.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A6100 to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher A6100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A6100 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6100 Portrait photography factors
Sony A58 Portrait photography factors
81
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A6100 Street photography info
Sony A58 Street photography info
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A58 as a Sports photography camera
74
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (690 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6100
Travel photography with Sony A58
86
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
63
good battery power (690 shots)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6100 Landscape photography factors
Sony A58 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (690 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6100 Vlogging factors
Sony A58 Vlogging factors
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Sony A6100 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6100 and Sony A58
 Sony Alpha a6100Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6100 Sony SLT-A58
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2019-08-28 2013-11-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 32000 16000
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396g (0.87 lb) 492g (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 690 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $748 $645