Sony a58
DSLR Camera
 vs Canon T3
DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Sony Alpha SLT-A58

Best price $598
  • Higher sensor resolution 20.1 MP vs 12.2 MP
  • Larger image sensor 367 mm² vs 326 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 461k dots vs 230k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stops 16,000 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Newer camera April 2013 vs April 2011
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 8 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec
  • Viewscreen flips out T3 does not have a flip out viewscreen
  • Has HDR on-board T3 does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture T3 does not have panorama
  • Has an External Mic jack T3 does not
Find out more about the Sony Alpha SLT-A58

What’s good about the Canon EOS Rebel T3

Best price
$375
  • Weighs a little bit less than the a58 17.4 oz vs 20.2 oz
  • 16% more battery life 800 shots vs 690 shots
  • Significantly cheaper street price $375 vs $598
  • Quicker Flash Recycle Time 2 seconds vs 4 seconds
Find out more about the Canon EOS Rebel T3

What the Sony a58 and Canon T3 have in common

  • Similar Body sizes 62 in³ vs 62 in³
  • Same viewscreen size 2.7″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Sony a58 and the Canon T3

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