Sony A55 vs Sony A58

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony A55 vs Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the A55 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A55 was released 4 years earlier than the A58 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A55 grades versus the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony SLT-A55 and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A55 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A55 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A55 compared to the A58.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A55 and A58 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A55 and A58.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A58 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A55 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.