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Sony A58 vs A7R II

The Sony Alpha SLT-A58 and the Sony Alpha A7R II are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in February 2013 and June 2015. The A58 is a DSLR, while the A7R II is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on an APS-C (A58) and a full frame (A7R II) sensor. The A58 has a resolution of 19.8 megapixels, whereas the A7R II provides 42.2 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Sony A58
versus
Sony A7R II
Sony A58   Sony A7R II
Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Sony A mount lenses Sony E mount lenses
19.8 MP – APS-C sensor 42.2 MP – Full Frame sensor
1080/60i Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 100-16,000 (100 - 25,600) ISO 100-25,600 (50 - 102,400)
Electronic viewfinder (1440k dots) Electronic viewfinder (2400k dots)
2.7" LCD – 460k dots 3.0" LCD – 1229k dots
Tilting screen (no touchscreen) Tilting screen (no touchscreen)
5 shutter flaps per second 5 shutter flaps per second
In-body stabilizationIn-body stabilization
not weather sealedWeathersealed body
690 shots per battery charge290 shots per battery charge
129 x 95 x 78 mm, 492 g 127 x 96 x 60 mm, 625 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Sony Alpha SLT-A58 and the Sony Alpha A7R II? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Sony A58 and the Sony A7R II is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Sony A58 vs Sony A7R II
Compare A58 versus A7R II top
Comparison A58 or A7R II rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony A58 and the Sony A7R II are of equal size. However, the A7R II is markedly heavier (27 percent) than the A58. It is noteworthy in this context that the A7R II is splash and dust-proof, while the A58 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Hence, you might want to study and compare the specifications of available lenses in order to get the full picture of the size and weight of the two camera systems.

Concerning battery life, the A58 gets 690 shots out of its Sony NP-FM500H battery, while the A7R II can take 290 images on a single charge of its Sony NP-FW50 power pack. The power pack in the A7R II can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Body Specifications
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Sony A58 129 mm 95 mm 78 mm 492 g 690 i Feb 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
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Sony A7R II 127 mm 96 mm 60 mm 625 g 290 i Jun 2015 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Canon SL1 117 mm 91 mm 69 mm 407 g 380 i Mar 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon T5i 133 mm 100 mm 79 mm 580 g 440 i Mar 2013 US$ 649ebay.com
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Nikon D3200 125 mm 96 mm 77 mm 505 g 540 i Apr 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D3300 124 mm 98 mm 76 mm 430 g 700 i Jan 2014 US$ 499ebay.com
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Pentax K-S1 121 mm 93 mm 70 mm 558 g 410 i Aug 2014 US$ 749ebay.com
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Sony A7R 127 mm 94 mm 48 mm 465 g 340 i Oct 2013 US$ 2 299ebay.com
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Sony A7R III 127 mm 96 mm 74 mm 650 g 650 i Oct 2017 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Sony A7R IIIA 127 mm 96 mm 74 mm 650 g 650 i Apr 2021 US$ 3 199 amazon.com
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Sony A7S II 127 mm 96 mm 60 mm 627 g 370 i Sep 2015 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Sony A68 143 mm 104 mm 81 mm 610 g 540 i Nov 2015 US$ 699ebay.com
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Sony A77 II 143 mm 104 mm 81 mm 647 g 480 i May 2014 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Sony A99 II 143 mm 104 mm 76 mm 849 g 490 i Sep 2016 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Sony A3000 128 mm 91 mm 85 mm 411 g 470 i Aug 2013 US$ 329ebay.com
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Sony A5100 110 mm 63 mm 36 mm 283 g 400 i Aug 2014 US$ 549ebay.com
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Sony A6000 120 mm 67 mm 45 mm 344 g 360 i Feb 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The A58 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 81 percent) than the A7R II, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Sony A58 features an APS-C sensor and the Sony A7R II a full frame sensor. The sensor area in the A7R II is 135 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.5 and 1.0. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Technology-wise, the A7R II uses a more advanced image processing engine (BIONZ X) than the A58 (BIONZ), with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.

Sony A58 and Sony A7R II sensor measures

With 42.2MP, the A7R II offers a higher resolution than the A58 (19.8MP), but the A7R II nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.52μm versus 4.31μm for the A58) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the A7R II is a much more recent model (by 2 years and 3 months) than the A58, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the A7R II has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Sony A7R II implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the A7R II for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 39.8 x 26.5 inches or 101 x 67.4 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 31.8 x 21.2 inches or 80.8 x 53.9 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 26.5 x 17.7 inches or 67.3 x 44.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Sony A58 are 27.3 x 18.2 inches or 69.3 x 46.1 cm for good quality, 21.8 x 14.5 inches or 55.4 x 36.9 cm for very good quality, and 18.2 x 12.1 inches or 46.2 x 30.8 cm for excellent quality prints.

The A7R II has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Sony Alpha SLT-A58 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 16000, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Alpha A7R II are ISO 100 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 50-102400.

In terms of underlying technology, the A58 is build around a CMOS sensor, while the A7R II uses a BSI-CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

A58 versus A7R II MP

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). Of the two cameras under consideration, the A7R II offers substantially better image quality than the A58 (overall score 24 points higher). The advantage is based on 2.7 bits higher color depth, 1.4 EV in additional dynamic range, and 2.2 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Sports
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Overall
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Sony A58 APS-C 19.8 5456 36321080/60i23.312.575374
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Sony A7R II Full Frame 42.2 7952 53044K/30p26.013.9343498
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Canon SL1 APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.811.384363
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Canon T5i APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.711.268161
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Nikon D3200 APS-C 24.1 6016 40001080/30p24.113.2113181
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Nikon D3300 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.312.8138582
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Pentax K-S1 APS-C 20.0 5472 36481080/30p23.513.0106178
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Sony A7R Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/60p25.614.1274695
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Sony A7R III Full Frame 42.2 7952 53044K/30p26.014.73523100
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Sony A7R IIIA Full Frame 42.2 7952 53044K/30p26.014.73523100
11.
 
Sony A7S II Full Frame 12.0 4240 28324K/30p23.613.3299385
12.
 
Sony A68 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60i24.113.570179
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Sony A77 II APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.413.4101382
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Sony A99 II Full Frame 42.2 7952 53044K/30p25.413.4231792
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Sony A3000 APS-C 19.8 5456 36321080/60i23.712.8106878
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Sony A5100 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.812.7134780
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Sony A6000 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.113.1134782
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, but the A7R II provides a better video resolution than the A58. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the A58 is limited to 1080/60i.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The two cameras under review are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder. However, the one in the A7R II offers a substantially higher resolution than the one in the A58 (2400k vs 1440k dots). The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Sony A58, the Sony A7R II, and comparable cameras.

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Stab
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Sony A581440 i2.7 / 460 tilting i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony A7R II2400 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon SL1optical i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/4000s 4.9/s i i
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Canon T5ioptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D3200optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
6.
 
Nikon D3300optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Pentax K-S1optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/6000s 5.4/s i i
8.
 
Sony A7R2400 i3.0 / 1230 tilting i 1/8000s 4.0/s i i
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Sony A7R III3686 i3.0 / 1440 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony A7R IIIA3686 i3.0 / 2340 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony A7S II2400 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
12.
 
Sony A681440 i2.7 / 460 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
13.
 
Sony A77 II2359 i3.0 / 1229 full-flex i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
14.
 
Sony A99 II2400 i3.0 / 1229 full-flex i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
15.
 
Sony A3000202 i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
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Sony A5100i i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Sony A60001440 i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.
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One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The A58 has one, while the A7R II does not. While the built-in flash of the A58 is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the A7R II is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the A58 and the A7R II write their files to SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. The A7R II supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the A58 cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Sony Alpha SLT-A58 and Sony Alpha A7R II and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Sony A58istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Sony A7R IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon SL1imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T5iistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3200imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3300imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Pentax K-S1istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A7Ristereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A7R IIIistereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
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Sony A7R IIIAistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Sony A7S IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A68istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A77 IIistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Sony A99 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A3000istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Sony A5100istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A6000istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the A7R II offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the A58 does not provide wifi capability.

Both the A58 and the A7R II have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The A58 was replaced by the Sony A68, while the A7R II was followed by the Sony A7R III. Further information on the features and operation of the A58 and A7R II can be found, respectively, in the Sony A58 Manual (free pdf) or the online Sony A7R II Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is there a clear favorite between the Sony A58 and the Sony A7R II? Which camera is better? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.


Arguments in favor of the Sony Alpha SLT-A58:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter (by 133g or 21 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (690 versus 290) on a single battery charge.
  • Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (81 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in February 2013).


Reasons to prefer the Sony Alpha A7R II:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (42.2 vs 19.8MP), which boosts linear resolution by 46%.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (24 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
  • Richer colors: Generates noticeably more natural colors (2.7 bits more color depth).
  • More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (1.4 EV of extra DR).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (2.2 stops ISO advantage).
  • Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine (BIONZ X vs BIONZ).
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/60i).
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • More detailed viewfinder: Has higher resolution electronic viewfinder (2400k vs 1440k dots).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.78x vs 0.57x).
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.0" vs 2.7") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1229k vs 460k dots).
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
  • More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
  • More modern: Reflects 2 years and 3 months of technical progress since the A58 launch.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the A7R II is the clear winner of the contest (23 : 6 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

A58 06:23 A7R II

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Sony A58 and the Sony A7R II place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the A58 and the A7R II in practical situations. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Sony A583/5......4.5/54.5/5 Feb 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
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Sony A7R II5/5+ +5/590/1005/55/5 Jun 2015 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Canon SL14/5+..78/1004/54/5 Mar 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon T5i......76/1004.5/54.5/5 Mar 2013 US$ 649ebay.com
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Nikon D32005/5+ +..73/1004.5/54.5/5 Apr 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D33003/5+..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2014 US$ 499ebay.com
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Pentax K-S14/5......4.5/54/5 Aug 2014 US$ 749ebay.com
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Sony A7R5/5+ +..82/1004.5/55/5 Oct 2013 US$ 2 299ebay.com
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Sony A7R III..+ +4/590/1004.5/55/5 Oct 2017 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Sony A7R IIIA..+ +4/590/1004.5/55/5 Apr 2021 US$ 3 199 amazon.com
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Sony A7S II5/5+....4.5/55/5 Sep 2015 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Sony A683/5......4/54/5 Nov 2015 US$ 699ebay.com
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Sony A77 II4/5....80/1004.5/55/5 May 2014 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Sony A99 II....4.5/585/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2016 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Sony A30003/5+....4/54/5 Aug 2013 US$ 329ebay.com
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Sony A51004.5/5+....4.5/55/5 Aug 2014 US$ 549ebay.com
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Sony A60005/5+4.5/580/1004.5/55/5 Feb 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Sony A58 vs Sony A7R II

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Sony A58 Sony A7R II
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Sony A mount lenses Sony E mount lenses
Launch Date February 2013 June 2015
Launch Price USD 599 USD 3,199
Sensor Specs Sony A58 Sony A7R II
Sensor Technology CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor Full Frame Sensor
Sensor Size 23.5 x 15.6 mm 35.9 x 24.0 mm
Sensor Area 366.6 mm2 861.6 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 28.2 mm 43.2 mm
Crop Factor 1.5x 1.0x
Sensor Resolution 19.8 Megapixels 42.2 Megapixels
Image Resolution 5456 x 3632 pixels 7952 x 5304 pixels
Pixel Pitch 4.31 μm 4.52 μm
Pixel Density 5.41 MP/cm2 4.90 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter no AA filter
Movie Capability 1080/60i Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 16,000 ISO 100 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 25,600 ISO 50 - 102,400 ISO
Image Processor BIONZ BIONZ X
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 74 98
DXO Color Depth (bits) 23.3 26.0
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 12.5 13.9
DXO Low Light (ISO) 753 3434
Screen Specs Sony A58 Sony A7R II
Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.57x 0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution 1440k dots 2400k dots
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 2.7inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 460k dots 1229k dots
LCD Attachment Tilting screen Tilting screen
Shooting Specs Sony A58 Sony A7R II
Focus System Phase-detect AF On-Sensor Phase-detect
Manual Focusing AidFocus PeakingFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous Shooting 5 shutter flaps/s 5 shutter flaps/s
Shutter Life Expectancy100 000 actuations500 000 actuations
Electronic Shutterno E-ShutterYES
Image StabilizationIn-body stabilizationIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash Built-in Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium MS or SDXC cards MS or SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support no UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Sony A58 Sony A7R II
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI micro HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port External MIC port
Headphone Socket no Headphone port Headphone port
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication no NFC NFC built-in
Body Specs Sony A58 Sony A7R II
Environmental Sealingnot weather sealedWeathersealed body
Battery Type Sony NP-FM500H Sony NP-FW50
Battery Life (CIPA)690 shots per charge290 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 129 x 95 x 78 mm
(5.1 x 3.7 x 3.1 in)
127 x 96 x 60 mm
(5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 in)
Camera Weight 492 g (17.4 oz) 625 g (22.0 oz)
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