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Sony A58 vs Sony A99

Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66
Sony SLT-A58 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony A58 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push 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
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A900
  • Refreshed by Sony A99 II
Photography Glossary

Sony A58 vs Sony A99 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Sony A58 and Sony A99, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the A58 (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is very similar but the A58 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A58 was revealed 12 months later than the A99 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A58 matches up against the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony A99

 A58 A99 
LaunchedNovember 2013December 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony A58

 A99 A58 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A58 and Sony A99

 A58 A99 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony A58 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A58 comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the A58 compared to the A99.

Sony A58 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A58 and A99 is 68 and 57 respectively.

Sony A58 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony A58 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A58 and A99.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A58 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A58 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony A58 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony A58 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A58 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A58 Street photography information
Sony A99 Street photography information
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A58 Sports photography highlights
Sony A99 Sports photography highlights
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery life (690 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A58 Travel photography advice
Sony A99 Travel photography advice
63
great battery life (690 per charge)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A58 Landscape photography information
Sony A99 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (690 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A58 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
76
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
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Sony A58 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A58 and Sony A99
 Sony SLT-A58Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony SLT-A58 Sony SLT-A99
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-11-27 2012-12-12
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5456 x 3632 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 16000 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 19
Cross focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 492g (1.08 lb) 812g (1.79 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 74 89
DXO Color Depth score 23.3 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 14.0
DXO Low light score 753 1555
Other
Battery life 690 photos 500 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots Single 2
Retail price $645 $1,998