Sony A6400 vs Sony A58

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).

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.