Sony A58 vs Sony A77
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Sony A58 vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Previous Model is Sony A57
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Released October 2011
- Previous Model is Sony A700
- Newer Model is Sony A77 II
Sony A58 vs Sony A77 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Sony A58 and Sony A77, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the A58 (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A58 was released 2 years after the A77 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A58 grades vs the A77 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A58 vs Sony A77 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony SLT-A58 and Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are available at Sony A58 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony A77
A58 | A77 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | October 2011 | Newer by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony A58
A77 | A58 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A58 and Sony A77
A58 | A77 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Sony A58 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A58 has outside measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).
Examine the Sony A58 and Sony A77 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A58 compared to the A77.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A58 and A77 is 68 and 59 respectively.
Sony A58 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A58 and A77.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A77 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A58 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Sony A58 vs Sony A77 Specifications
Sony SLT-A58 | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony SLT-A58 | Sony SLT-A77 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-11-27 | 2011-10-25 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 357.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 16000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 19 |
Cross focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
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 | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/250s |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 492 gr (1.08 pounds) | 732 gr (1.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 74 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.3 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | 753 | 801 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 690 photos | 470 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 |
Price at launch | $645 | $900 |