Sony a700 vs Sony a58
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a700 and Sony a58. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.
Sony a700 were released 2007 and Sony a58 was released 2013. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a700 | 2007 |
Sony a58 | 2013 |
Type of camera
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Sony APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a700 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Sony a58 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Resolution
Sony a700 has a 12 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a58 has 20 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a700 |
12 MP
12166656 pixels 4272 x 2848 |
Sony a58 |
20 MP
19816192 pixels 5456 x 3632 |
Sony a58 has a 63 % larger resolution than Sony a700. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a58 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a700. Sony a58 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Sony a700 has 100 to 1600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a700 | 100-1600 |
Sony a58 | 100-16000 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a700
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a58
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a700 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Sony a58 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a700 | 5 |
Sony a58 | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Sony a58. Sadly, the Sony a700 does not support this.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Sony a700 weighs 768 gr (equal to 1.69 lb) which is 56% heavier than Sony a58 and its 492 gr (or 1.08 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a700 | 768 gr 1.69 lb |
Sony a58 | 492 gr 1.08 lb |
Sony a700 vs Sony a58 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a700 and Sony a58, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a700 |
Sony a58 |
Name | Sony a700 | Sony a58 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a700 |
Sony a58 |
Release Year | 2007 | 2013 |
Release Date | 2007-09-06 | 2013-02-20 |
MSRP | 1399 USD | 599 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a700 |
Sony a58 |
Camera Type | DSLR | SLT |
Sensor |
Sony a700 |
Sony a58 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 4272 x 2848 pixels | 5456 x 3632 pixels |
Megapixels | 12 MP | 20 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
Image |
Sony a700 |
Sony a58 |
ISO Range | 100 - 1600 | 100 - 16000 |
White Balance Presets | 7 | 9 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Yes (Optical SteadyShot INSIDE) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a700 |
Sony a58 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 11 | 15 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a700 |
Sony a58 |
Articulated LCD | N/A | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 2.7” |
Screen dots | 920000 | 460000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | N/A | N/A |
Live view | No | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.9× (0.6× 35mm equiv.) | |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a700 |
Sony a58 |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | 10 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV steps) | N/A |
Videography features |
Sony a700 |
Sony a58 |
Video recording | No | Yes |
Video format | N/A |
MPEG4 H.264 AVCHD |
Video resolution | N/A |
1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a700 |
Sony a58 |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a700 |
Sony a58 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless | No |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
Remote Control | Yes (Wire (Optional)) | Yes (Optional) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a700 |
Sony a58 |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion (NP-FM500H) & charger
|
Rechargeable NP-FM500H battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 650 shots | 690 shots |
Width | 142 mm | 129 mm |
Height | 105 mm | 95 mm |
Depth | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Weight | 768 gram | 492 gram |