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
Well saturated colours and warm feel to images, rear LCD can be tilted up or down, DSLR-style handling yet quicker to get video recording up and running, EVF comes with built-in eye sensor for automatic activation
The rear LCD screen is smaller than most rivals (even if it can be tilted), bulkier than smaller rivals at this price in the Canon EOS 100D DSLR or even Panasonic G6 CSC
Sharp and well-saturated images from the camera as well as ultra smooth video clips confirm this cheaper than average model as a jack of all trades too. So if you don't mind an electronic viewfinder as opposed to the traditional optical version supplied b...
Even more responsive than previous model, New 20Megapixel sensor makes an effective replacement for the wellknown 16MP model, New OLED viewfinder, "Lock On AF" function works well, Sensorshift stabilisation: works with all lenses
Screen has been downgraded compared with the Alpha 57, Finish has been scaled back, Menu still has some incoherent features, Lens quality: 1855 kit lens bridles the sensor's potential, Constant hissing in video mode
Sony certainly knows how to make good sensors—the new 20-Megapixel APS-C model used in the A58 is proof enough of that. Sony also knows how to make good image processing engines that can further improve its cameras' already speedy response times. But whil...
In a tough sector, having a unique selling point is key, and that is what has made Sonys series of SLTs stand out from the crowd. But with the Alpha 58, its advantages have been diluted quite a bit.The 20.1-million-pixel sensor sees it resolving greater...
Comfortable handgrip and handling, Reliable AF performance, Good level of detail in images, Noise at higher ISO settings
Plastic lens mount is disappointing, Limited burst mode
The entry-level DSLR market is one of the most competitive in photography and, as a result, anything that a camera can do to stand out is more than welcome. Sony had achieved this with past SLT range cameras, but the Sony A58 is a step back. The full reso...
Published: 2013-02-20, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: Sony continues to march out the megapixels: the latest update to its Single Lens Translucent (SLT) series, the Alpha A58, houses a brand new 20.1-megapixel APS-C sensor at its core. Pocket-lint met up with Sony ahead of the official unveiling to take a lo...
Slow autofocus, Frustrating raw format use, Not an articulating/touchscreen
We're a little disappointed not to see a touchscreen incorporated on this camera, too. With the Canon 100D and Canon 700D showing us how useful these can be on DSLR (type) cameras, we'd expect an electronic giant like Sony to have touchscreen technology ...
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, on...
Abstract: DesignThe a58 is solidly built. Its weight and size are about the same as that of the Canon EOS Rebel T5i , but it has two distinct physical traits that I liked: A cutout in the comfortably deep hand grip for my middle finger to rest on and a thumb rest a...
Quick autofocus, Sophisticated Auto modes, In camera editing, External MicJack
No WiFi, Few lens options
Sony SLT A58 is a very versatile camera that performs great both with still photography and videography owing to a diligent autofocus and a 20 MP EXMOR sensor. It's as easy to use and feature-rich as an expensive point and shoot and yet the image quality ...
