Sony Alpha SLT-A35 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A58

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha SLT-A35Alpha SLT-A58
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A33 Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      Successor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A37
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeSLTSLT
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.2 x 15.4 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 16,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32645456 x 3632
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points1515
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points33
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Lens MountSony ASony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution921k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.10x0.97x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x0.65x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,150k dot1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4-4 to +4
      Shutter Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps8.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      DxO Low Light ISO763753
      DxO Color Depth23.323.3
      DxO Dynamic Range12.712.5
      DxO Overall Score7474
      Video Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional Optional
      Environmental Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Dimensions124 x 92 x 85 mm (4.88 x 3.62 x 3.35")129 x 95 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.74 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)492 g (1.08 lb / 17.35 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 7.2 x 6.5"
      Package Weight3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-FM500H
      Battery Life440 shots690 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images
      Orientation Sensor


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