Sony A58 vs Sony A77 II

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony SLT-A58 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are available at Sony A58 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

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).

Examine the Sony A58 versus Sony A77 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.