Sony A58 vs Sony A99
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Sony A58 vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony A900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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony A58 vs Sony A99 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony SLT-A58 and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are available at Sony A58 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony A99
A58 | A99 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | December 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony A58
A99 | A58 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A58 and Sony A99
A58 | A99 | |||
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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).
See the Sony A58 and Sony A99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A58 and A99 is 68 and 57 respectively.
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.
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Sony A58 vs Sony A99 Specifications
Sony SLT-A58 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |