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Model Name: | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 |
Prices: | Compare Prices |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | |
Successor: |
Sony A68
A58 vs A68 |
General | |
Model Number: | A58 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | |
Camera Format: | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No |
Retail Price: | $600.00 |
Street Price: | $598.00 |
Date Available: | 2013-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes |
Weight: |
25.8 oz
(731 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
3.1 in. (129 x 96 x 78 mm) |
Waterproof: | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
Image Sensor | |
Sensor Type: | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 20.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.31 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 74 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.3 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.5 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 753 |
Image Capture | |
Image Resolution: |
5456 x 3632
(19.8 MP,
3:2), 5456 x 3064 (16.7 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2576 (10.0 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.9 |
Video Capture | |
Can take movies: | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i or 24p (24/17Mbps))
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Composite Video Out: | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | |
Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | |
Filter Thread: | 55.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus | |
Auto Focus: | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object Tracking; Eye Start AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 1/2-inch, 1.44M-dot OLED Tru-Finder, 100% coverage, 0.88x magnification (0.57x 35mm eq.), 26.5mm from the eyepiece lens / 23mm from the eyepiece frame eye point, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | 1,440,000 dots |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.57x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.88x |
Display | |
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) |
Touchscreen: | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
Selfie Screen: | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 15.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No |
Exposure | |
Maximum ISO (native): | 16000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight; Picture Effects: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature; Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Multi Frame Noise Reduction |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
High Resolution Composite: | No |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash: | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable for Auto flash and fill-flash mode), Wireless, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 10.0 m / 32.8 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Multi Interface Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure |
Image Storage | |
Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support |
Other Memory: | |
Dual Card Slots: | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Included Memory: | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | |
Connectivity | |
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
NFC: | No |
Bluetooth: | No |
Built-In GPS: | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired RM-VPR1 |
Connections (extended): | Type-D Micro HDMI, DC Input, 3.5mm Stereo Micophone Jack, Multi/Micro USB (remote) |
Performance Timing | |
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.51 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.55 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 2 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.57 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 8 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.9 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.9 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.13 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.082 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.33 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.054 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus Shutter Lag, Wide-area Mode = 0.139s |
Startup Time: | 1.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.1 seconds |
Power | |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 700 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 690 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No |
Software | |
Included Software: | PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter 4 |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7 SP1/8; Mac OS X v10.5 or later. (Software is Windows only.) |
Miscellaneous | |
Notes & Features: | New 20.1MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization, 2.7" 406K-dot tilting LCD, OLED Tru-Finder EVF, 5fps full-resolution burst mode (up to 8fps in Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE mode), new Lock-on autofocus, Full HD 1080i60 movies, Multi Interface Hot Shoe, new area-specific noise reduction. U.S. availability and pricing TBD. |
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