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Sony A58 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
68 Imaging
62 Features
72 Overall
66
Sony SLT-A58 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Sony A58 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Older Model is Sony A57
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony A58 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony A58 and Sony ZV-1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A58 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very close but the A58 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A58 was revealed 7 years before the ZV-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A58 scores against the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 A58 ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A58

		

		

			
 ZV-1 A58 
IntroducedMay 2020November 2013More modern by 79 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony A58 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 A58 ZV-1 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony A58 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A58 has got physical dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Sony A58 and Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A58 versus the ZV-1.
Sony A58 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A58 and ZV-1 is 68 and 88 respectively.
Sony A58 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A58 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A58 and ZV-1.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The A58 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged A58 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Sony A58 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A58 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony A58 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony A58 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography info
77
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
73
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 has face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Sony A58 Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Street photography factors
78
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (294g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Sony A58 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
81
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (690 CIPA)
 supports phase detect autofocus
71
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 has tracking autofocus
 has phase detect AF
 terrible battery power (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Sony A58 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography factors
63
 good battery pack (690 shots)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 missing Time Lapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
81
 lighter than competitors (294 grams)
 connects via bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony A58 Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography info
70
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 good battery pack (690 CIPA)
 small screen (2.7")
 missing Time Lapse recording
70
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony A58
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with external mic jack
 does not have selfie friendly screen
86
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone jack
 lighter than competitors (294 grams)
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Sony A58 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A58 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony SLT-A58Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony SLT-A58 Sony ZV-1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-27 2020-05-27
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5456 x 3632 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 16000 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 15 315
Cross type focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 492 gr (1.08 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 753 not tested
Other
Battery life 690 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H -
Self timer - Yes
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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $645 $750