Technical characteristics

Resolution 20.4-megapixel
sensor format APS-C
sensor type CMOS
image processor BIONZ
display properties Tiltable monitor
display type LCD
display size 2.7 inch
lens mount Minolta A/Sony A
Max FPS 8
viewfinder type OLED TruFinder Xtra Fine
magnification unspecified
supported memory card SD, memory stick Pro Duo, memory stick PRO-HG Duo, SDXC UHS-I SDHC UHS-I memory stick XC-HG Duo
number memory cards 1
Battery run-time up to 690 shots
weight 492 grams
housing material plastic
focusing speed unspecified
audio formats AAC-LC 2, AC-3
Wi-Fi function not available
built-in Flash available
HDMI connection available
focus function available
face detection available
scene modes available
Imaging available
self timer not available
special AF assist lamp, built-in Flash, eye-start auto focus system, on camera Flash (optional), speaker, microphone, image stabilizer

advantages

  • very good image quality with high sharpness
  • many comfort functions
  • easy-grip housing
  • faster auto-focus

disadvantages

  • small display diagonal
  • no GPS and 3D function

the Sony Alpha 58 in the video

Conclusion

I got mine for the Sony Alpha Security bought a spare battery. And that's a good thing. Although the battery should hold over 600 photographs, however it operates Yes likes the camera, if you are in the wild and then quickly presses on it, to Miss yes no good motive. So it is not surprising, then, that you quickly arrive at a lower maturity. A spare battery will cost about 10 euros and provides also the certainty to have always a shot.

The load capacity

the Sony Alpha belongs to the classics in terms of photo equipment and cameras, which can Sony. There may be yes the two camps Canon or Sony, but is one seen from this camera the perfect model for beginners and intermediates. You should use mainly lenses of Sony branded not risk that in the event of water damage or similar's destroying the device. The lenses from Sony are very perfectly adapted to the body and can still clean work so when it rains.

Beginner or professional camera?

Who buy a new camera for the is also important if you can use it long. So whether it is even usable if you have demanding ways and function. The Sony Alpha, this is the case of the body is cheap and can withstand quite even greater expectations, if you crowned it with a good lens. The camera boasts a very great flexibility and many options, all of which are individually accessible. Especially the possibilities for white balance and the various ISO settings, as well as the myriad settings for contrast and format make it easily this camera in every imaginable area a to put. If it coincides with a good supply of accessories and think also of the correct lenses, then you will have alpha a very reliable and yet flexible companion in the Sony, which provides good services in any situation and takes excellent pictures.