Sony A6100 vs Sony A58

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6100 & Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A6100 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.