Testseek.com have collected 97 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha SLT-A58 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha SLT-A58.
May 2013
(79%)
97 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
186 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
79010097
The editors liked
OLED EVF. Full-resolution 5fps burst shooting. Cropped JPG shooting at 7.3fps. Good performance at high ISO settings. Hinged rear display. Good control layout.
Sharp
Detailed images
Ergonomic design
Relatively low cost
Great image quality
Display swings out for capturing a variety of angles
Friendly interface
Smooth operation
Weather sealing to protect against exposure to the elements (water
Dust)
Speedy (albeit textbased)
Improved 20.1megapixel 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).
Good levels of detail
Comfortable handgrip
Solid AF
The editors didn't like
EVF not as sharp as other Sony models. Rear LCD could be larger and sharper. Only one control dial. Disappointing kit lens
Complex
Cluttered menus
Dial at left is awkward
Live View focus seems sluggish
Physical controls can be awkward to navigate
Some physical controls are awkward to navigate
Program mode tends to produce darker exposures
Images are very noisy after ISO 800
Colors appea
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
Abstract: Despite the emergence of mirrorless cameras, the market is still dominated by conventional DSLRs. Several companies make excellent SLRs to help consumers get better quality pictures for under $1,000...
The Sony Alpha A58 continues to stack up well to its competition. If you're not wedded to either Canon or Nikon and their lens selection, and don't mind the complexity of deep menus, the A58 is a great value and a camera that can grow with you creatively....
I found a lot to like in the Sony Alpha a58, which continues to stack up well to its entry-level competition. If you're not wedded to either Canon or Nikon and their lens selection, and don't mind the complexity of deep menus, the a58 is a great value, o...
Relatively low cost, Great image quality, Display swings out for capturing a variety of angles, Great image quality, Friendly interface, Smooth operation, Weather sealing to protect against exposure to the elements (water, dust), Speedy (albeit textbased)
Live View focus seems sluggish, Physical controls can be awkward to navigate, Live View focus seems sluggish, Some physical controls are awkward to navigate, Program mode tends to produce darker exposures, Images are very noisy after ISO 800, Colors appea
A budget camera that gets you started with taking great pictures, but its interface and design are less appealing than those of the more capable Canon T5i....
Relatively low cost, Great image quality, Display swings out for capturing a variety of angles, Great image quality, Friendly interface, Smooth operation, Weather sealing to protect against exposure to the elements (water, dust), Speedy (albeit textbased)
Live View focus seems sluggish, Physical controls can be awkward to navigate, Live View focus seems sluggish, Some physical controls are awkward to navigate, Program mode tends to produce darker exposures, Images are very noisy after ISO 800, Colors appea
Improved 20.1megapixel 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
Replacing both the Sony A37 and A57 DSLRs in one fell swoop, the Sony A58 offers advanced photographic features and picture-taking skills at a consumer-friendly price. The A58 takes a big step up in resolution with a new 20.1-megapixel APS-C sensor, and ...
Abstract: Despite the emergence of mirrorless cameras, the market is still dominated by conventional DSLRs. Several companies make excellent SLRs to help consumers get better quality pictures for under $1,000. Image quality in the category is generally very similar...
Published: 2013-08-20, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
OLED EVF. Full-resolution 5fps burst shooting. Cropped JPG shooting at 7.3fps. Good performance at high ISO settings. Hinged rear display. Good control layout.
EVF not as sharp as other Sony models. Rear LCD could be larger and sharper. Only one control dial. Disappointing kit lens
The Sony Alpha 58 (SLT-A58K) offers an upgraded OLED EVF and kit lens, but it isn't the top D-SLR in Sony's lineup....
Effectively replacing both the cheaper A37 and the previous A57 models, the new Sony 58 brings mid-range performance and features to the entry-level market. Costing around the same price as the admittedly very capable RX100 compact camera, it's perhaps u...
