Sony A58 vs Sony A65
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62 Features
72 Overall
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![Sony SLT-A58 front Sony SLT-A58 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-SLT-A58/Sony-A58-front.jpg)
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64 Imaging
64 Features
85 Overall
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Sony A58 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Released November 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony A57
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced November 2011
- Replacement is Sony A68
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Sony A58 vs Sony A65 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Sony A58 and Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the A58 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The A58 was released 2 years after the A65 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A58 matches up vs the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Sony A58 vs Sony A65 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony SLT-A58 and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A58 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony A65
A58 | A65 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | November 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony A58
A65 | A58 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A58 and Sony A65
A58 | A65 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Sony A58 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A58 has got external measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Compare the Sony A58 and Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A58 vs the A65.
![Sony A58 vs Sony A65 size comparison Sony A58 vs Sony A65 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-SLT-A58-vs-Sony-SLT-A65-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A58 and A65 is 68 and 64 respectively.
![Sony A58 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison Sony A58 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-SLT-A58-vs-Sony-SLT-A65-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony A58 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A58 and A65.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A65 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent A58 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Sony A58 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison Sony A58 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-SLT-A58-vs-Sony-SLT-A65-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony A58 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony A58 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony A58 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-SLT-A58-vs-Sony-SLT-A65-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony A58 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony SLT-A58 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony SLT-A58 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-11-27 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 357.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | 3 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 143 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 492 grams (1.08 pounds) | 622 grams (1.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 74 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.3 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 753 | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 690 shots | 560 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $645 | $700 |