Sony A6400 vs Sony A58
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Sony A6400 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced January 2019
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- 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
- Announced November 2013
- Older Model is Sony A57
Sony A6400 vs Sony A58 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Sony A6400 versus Sony A58, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A6400 was manufactured 5 years later than the A58 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A6400 grades against the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A6400 vs Sony A58 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6400 & Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A6400 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony A58
A6400 | A58 | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | November 2013 | Fresher by 63 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony A6400
A58 | A6400 |
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Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony A58
A6400 | A58 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Sony A6400 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6400 comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check out the Sony A6400 versus Sony A58 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A6400 compared to the A58.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and A58 is 83 and 68 respectively.
Sony A6400 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A6400 and A58.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A6400 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher A6400 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A6400 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2019-01-15 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 366.6mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 16000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 121 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 403g (0.89 lbs) | 492g (1.08 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 83 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 1431 | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 690 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $898 | $645 |