Sony A58 vs Sony A65

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A58 and A65 is 68 and 64 respectively.

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.