Sony A58 vs Nikon A900

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Sony A58 vs Nikon A900

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APS-C 366.6mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Sony A68
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Differences

Sony A58 advantages over Nikon A900

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.31 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

700 vs 270 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
16000 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon A900 advantages over Sony A58

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
39 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
230k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Improved 20.1-megapixel 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.
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A58

Pentax K-5 IIs

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A58 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Nikon A900

Pentax K-5 IIs

$397
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon A900 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Nikon D5200

Sony A58

Nikon D5200

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A58 vs Nikon D5200

Nikon A900

Nikon D5200

$397
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$500
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

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Compared to Canon T5i

Sony A58

Canon T5i

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A58 vs Canon T5i

Nikon A900

Canon T5i

$397
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$539
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Sony A58

Panasonic ZS60

$598
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$448
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A58 vs Panasonic ZS60

Nikon A900

Panasonic ZS60

$397
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS60

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Sony A58

Canon SX730 HS

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Sony A58 vs Canon SX730 HS

Nikon A900

Canon SX730 HS

$397
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$399
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus
Higher-res screen

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