Sony SLT-A58
  • Type

    Reflex

  • Effective pixels

    20.1 MP

  • Size

    APS-C

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Key points

Range

10 m

Viewfinder coverage (Viewfinder)

100 %

Minimum shutter speed

30 s

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

1.5 x

White balance presets

7

ISO max

16000

Effective pixels

20.1 MP

Capacity (Rechargeable)

1650 mAh

Battery Life (CIPA)

700

Flip-out screen

Yes

Interchangeable lens

Yes

Weak points

Display size

2.7 in

Deep

78 in

Width

129 in

Height

95 in

Integrated lens

No

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Expert reviews

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Photography Blog

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DigitalVersus

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PCMAG

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PCWorld

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Technical specifications

General
Type Reflex
Available Yes
Release date (US) April 2013
Released (FR) March 2013
Street price (EUR) 549 €
Colors
Black
Sensor
Effective pixels 20.1 MP
Type CMOS
Size APS-C
Area 23.2x15.4 mm
Processor EXR
Optics
Integrated lens No
Interchangeable lens Yes
Lens mount Minolta A
Sony Alpha
Focal length multiplier 1.5 x
Minimum shutter speed 30 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 s
Display
Viewfinder Yes
Mounting Integrated
Type Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1440000 px
Viewfinder coverage 100 %
Viewfinder magnification 0.88 x
LiveView Yes
Display size 2.7 in
Display resolution 460800 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen Yes
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 1650 mAh
Battery Life (CIPA) 700
Size and weight
95 in
78 in
129 in
429 oz
Sony SLT-A58
Height 95 in
Width 129 in
Deep 78 in
Weight 429 oz
Image
Max resolution 5436x3632 pixels
ISO min 100
ISO max 16000
ISO max with boost 25600
White balance presets 7
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Optical
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Phase detection
Manual focus Yes
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync
Range 10 m
External flash Yes
Video
Format H.264
MPEG4
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 50 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control No
Audio No
NFC No



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