Sony a58
DSLR Camera
 vs Canon SL1
DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Sony Alpha SLT-A58

Best price $598
  • 331% more battery life 690 shots vs 160 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 20.1 MP vs 18 MP
  • Larger image sensor 367 mm² vs 332 mm²
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 8 shots per sec vs 4 shots per sec
  • Viewscreen flips out SL1 does not have a flip out viewscreen
  • Has panorama image capture SL1 does not have panorama
Find out more about the Sony Alpha SLT-A58

What’s good about the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 IS

Best price
$399
  • Weighs a little bit less than the a58 14.36 oz vs 20.2 oz
  • Smaller body size 45 in³ vs 62 in³
  • Cheaper street price $399 vs $598
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1040k dots vs 461k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 25,600 ISO vs 16,000 ISO
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 3.0″ vs 2.7″
Find out more about the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 IS

What the Sony a58 and Canon SL1 have in common

  • Both cameras are the same age April 2013 vs April 2013
  • Same quality video capture 1080p 30fps
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDR processing
  • HDMI port
  • external microphone jack
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Sony a58 and the Canon SL1

  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
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