Sony a58
DSLR Camera
vs Sony a77
DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Sony Alpha SLT-A58

Best price $598
  • Weighs a little bit less than the a77 20.2 oz vs 23 oz
  • Smaller body size 62 in³ vs 77 in³
  • 30% more battery life 690 shots vs 530 shots
  • Significantly cheaper street price $598 vs $1,449
  • Newer camera April 2013 vs October 2011

What’s good about the Sony Alpha SLT-A77V

Best price
$1,449
  • Higher sensor resolution 24.3 MP vs 20.1 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 461k dots
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 3.0″ vs 2.7″
  • Quicker Flash Recycle Time 3 seconds vs 4 seconds
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 12 shots per sec vs 8 shots per sec
  • Has GPS location tagging a58 does not have GPS
  • Has 3D capture capabilities a58 does not have 3D

What the Sony a58 and Sony a77 have in common

  • Similar image sensor size 367 in²
  • The same maximum ISO setting 16000 ISO
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDR processing
  • HDMI port
  • panorama mode
  • external microphone jack
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe
  • flip out viewscreen

What’s missing from both the Sony a58 and the Sony a77

  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi

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