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Sony A58 vs Sony A65

Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66
Sony SLT-A58 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
85
Overall
72

Sony A58 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony A58
(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
Sony A65
(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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Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony A65

 A58 A65 
AnnouncedNovember 2013November 2011More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony A58

 A65 A58 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A58 and Sony A65

 A58 A65 
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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A58 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A58 Portrait photography details
Sony A65 Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A58 as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A58 Sports photography info
Sony A65 Sports photography info
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (690 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
82
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A58 Travel photography features
Sony A65 Travel photography features
63
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
68
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A58 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A65 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A58 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A65 as a Vlogging camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
78
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
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Sony A58 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A58 and Sony A65
 Sony SLT-A58Sony SLT-A65
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