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Sony A58 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66
Sony SLT-A58 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony A58 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Older Model is Sony A57
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A77
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Sony A58 vs Sony A77 II Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony A58 versus Sony A77 II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A58 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The A58 was released 5 months before the A77 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A58 matches up vs the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony A77 II

 A58 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony A58

 A77 II A58 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A58 and Sony A77 II

 A58 A77 II 
ReleasedNovember 2013May 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony A58 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A58 offers outside dimensions 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 A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A58 compared to the A77 II.

Sony A58 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A58 and A77 II is 68 and 62 respectively.

Sony A58 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A58 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A58 and A77 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A77 II to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Sony A58 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony A58 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A58 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A58 Portrait photography details
Sony A77 II Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A58
Street photography with Sony A77 II
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A58
Sports photography with Sony A77 II
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (690 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A58 Travel photography factors
Sony A77 II Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery power (690 CIPA)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
64
environment sealing
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A58 Landscape photography features
Sony A77 II Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (690 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery (480 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A58 Vlogging advice
Sony A77 II Vlogging advice
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
77
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
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Sony A58 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A58 and Sony A77 II
 Sony SLT-A58Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony SLT-A58 Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-11-27 2014-05-21
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 79
Cross type focus points 3 15
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 492g (1.08 pounds) 647g (1.43 pounds)
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 rating 74 82
DXO Color Depth rating 23.3 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 13.4
DXO Low light rating 753 1013
Other
Battery life 690 images 480 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $645 $1,198