Sony A58 vs Sony A99

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.