Sony A6700 vs Sony A58
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Sony A6700 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
- Announced July 2023
- Superseded the Sony A6600
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Released November 2013
- Replaced the Sony A57

Sony A6700 vs Sony A58 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Sony A6700 versus Sony A58, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A6700 (26MP) and A58 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The A6700 was brought out 9 years after the A58 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A6700 scores vs the A58 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sony A6700 vs Sony A58 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6700 & Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A6700 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Sony A58
A6700 | A58 | |||
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Released | July 2023 | ![]() | November 2013 | More modern by 118 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony A6700
A58 | A6700 |
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Common features in the Sony A6700 and Sony A58
A6700 | A58 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Sony A6700 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A6700 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Compare the Sony A6700 versus Sony A58 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A6700 vs the A58.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6700 and A58 is 75 and 68 respectively.

Sony A6700 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6700 and A58.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A6700 to produce extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A6700 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Sony A6700 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A6700 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6700 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6700 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2023-07-12 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 26MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 6192 x 4128 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 16000 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 759 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 199 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.00" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493g (1.09 lb) | 492g (1.08 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") | 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 | 570 shots | 690 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ1000 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $1,399 | $645 |