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The Sony Alpha 58 ($599.99 direct with 18-55mm lens) is the current entry-level D-SLR in the company's catalog. The 20-megapixel camera offers a few modest upgrades over the previous-generation Alpha 57%displayPrice% at %seller%, including an OLED vi...
OLED EVF. Full-resolution 5fps burst shooting. Cropped JPG shooting at 7.3fps. Good performance at high ISO settings. Hinged rear display. Good control layout.
EVF not as sharp as other Sony models. Rear LCD could be larger and sharper. Only one control dial. Disappointing kit lens...
The Sony Alpha 58 (SLT-A58K) offers an upgraded OLED EVF and kit lens, but it isn't the top D-SLR in Sony's lineup...
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The Sony A58 is a new interchangeable lens camera that uses Sony's unique Translucent Mirror Technology to offer high-speed shooting and a smaller body size. The 20.1 megapixel A58 features 8fps burst shooting with new Lock-on Autofocus, full HD 25p video...
Effectively replacing both the cheaper A37 and the previous A57 models, the new Sony 58 brings mid-range performance and features to the entry-level market. Costing around the same price as the admittedly very capable RX100 compact camera, it's perhaps u...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2013-11-09 06:46:12
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The Sony A58 sees the consolidation of two models – the Sony A57 and Sony A37. With some established leaders in this sector, does the A58 do enough to stand out from the crowd? One of the big updates to the Sony A58 over the A57 is the sensor. Wherea...
Good levels of detail; Comfortable handgrip; Solid AF...
Image noise at high ISOs; Plastic lens mount...
In a tough sector, having a unique selling point is key, and that's what has made Sony's SLT stand out from the crowd. But with the Sony A58, its advantages have been diluted considerably. While the AF is solid, the burst rate to back this up and ma...
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Despite the emergence of mirrorless cameras, the market is still dominated by conventional DSLRs. Several companies make excellent SLRs to help consumers get better quality pictures for under $1,000. Image quality in the category is generally very similar...
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The Sony A58's key upgrades include a higher-resolution, 20.1 megapixel image sensor (vs. the 16.1 megapixel chip used for the A57 and A37), an Organic LED electronic viewfinder, and Sony's proprietary Multi-Interface hot shoe. The A58 also brings a signi...
Improved 20.1megapixel resolution, Impressive image quality, especially for its price, Fast and decisive autofocus (in most conditions), Very good battery life, Good video quality (Full HD 1080p, though it doesn't support 60p frame rate).
Plastic lens mount, Slower burst mode speeds and shallower buffer than A57, LCD no longer fully articulating, Mediocre kit lens, Electronic instead of an optical viewfinder may be a turnoff for some...
Replacing both the Sony A37 and A57 DSLRs in one fell swoop, the Sony A58 offers advanced photographic features and picture-taking skills at a consumer-friendly price. The A58 takes a big step up in resolution with a new 20.1-megapixel APS-C sensor, and...
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camerastuffreview.com Updated:
2014-02-07 02:41:30
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At the beginning of 2013, the Sony A58 came on the market as a replacement for both the A37 and the A57. Price-wise it is an attractive camera for photographers buying their first single-lens reflex camera. With a suggested retail price of 549 euro, incl...
Support CameraStuffReview and buy your camera hereFor proper performance enable JavaScript. Pages: 1Powered by Tools JX.StarterYear:2013Overall score:6.5Resolution:7Dynamic Range:7.1Noise:7.5Color:9.3Whitebalance:6Megapixels:20Sensor:APSCSensor magn...
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digitalcameraworld.com Updated:
2014-07-23 12:12:38
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Sony A58 review: Sony's new 20-megapixel entry-level SLT camera promises a lot of specs for its price. But is it capable? Find out in our hands-on Sony Alpha 58 review video.The Sony A58 joins the SLT Alpha range as the Sony A57 replacement and sits just...
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When it first came out last year, the Sony Alpha a58 was aimed at the middle ground between newcomers to DSLRs and more advanced enthusiasts. It replaced two previous models from Sony, and its healthy selection of features reflected the range of its inten...
Sharp, detailed images, Ergonomic design...
Complex, cluttered menus, Dial at left is awkward...
The Sony Alpha A58 continues to stack up well to its competition. If you're not wedded to either Canon or Nikon and their lens selection, and don't mind the complexity of deep menus, the A58 is a great value and a camera that can grow with you creatively...
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When it first came out last year, the Sony Alpha a58 was aimed at the middle ground between newcomers to DSLRs and more advanced enthusiasts. It replaced two previous models from Sony, and its healthy selection of features reflected the range of its inten...
Sharp, detailed images, Ergonomic design...
Complex, cluttered menus, Dial at left is awkward...
I found a lot to like in the Sony Alpha a58, which continues to stack up well to its entry-level competition. If you're not wedded to either Canon or Nikon and their lens selection, and don't mind the complexity of deep menus, the a58 is a great value, o...
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You've seen others toting them, those bulky black cameras hanging heavily around the neck. No way you can slip one of these into your pocket, as you would a cell phone or even a point-and-shoot. So you make do with your smartphone, and you've been doing j...
Relatively low cost, Great image quality, Display swings out for capturing a variety of angles, Great image quality, Friendly interface, Smooth operation, Weather sealing to protect against exposure to the elements (water, dust), Speedy (albeit textbased)...
Live View focus seems sluggish, Physical controls can be awkward to navigate, Live View focus seems sluggish, Some physical controls are awkward to navigate, Program mode tends to produce darker exposures, Images are very noisy after ISO 800, Colors appea...
A budget camera that gets you started with taking great pictures, but its interface and design are less appealing than those of the more capable Canon T5i...
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You've seen others toting them, those bulky black cameras hanging heavily around the neck. No way you can slip one of these into your pocket, as you would a cell phone or even a point-and-shoot. So you make do with your smartphone, and you've been doing j...
Relatively low cost, Great image quality, Display swings out for capturing a variety of angles, Great image quality, Friendly interface, Smooth operation, Weather sealing to protect against exposure to the elements (water, dust), Speedy (albeit textbased)...
Live View focus seems sluggish, Physical controls can be awkward to navigate, Live View focus seems sluggish, Some physical controls are awkward to navigate, Program mode tends to produce darker exposures, Images are very noisy after ISO 800, Colors appea...
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Despite the emergence of mirrorless cameras, the market is still dominated by conventional DSLRs. Several companies make excellent SLRs to help consumers get better quality pictures for under $1,000...
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