Sony SLT-A58 with Canon EOS 1000D Overview
Let's compare Canon EOS 1000D with Sony SLT-A58.
These models are included in the Entry-Level DSLR cameras.
Canon 1000D was released in 2008, and Sony A58 in 2013.
SLT-A58 is newer, which is a plus. EOS 1000D 5 years older.
The sensor resolution of SLT-A58 is greater than that of EOS 1000D. The difference of 10 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
SLT-A58 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), EOS 1000D doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
EOS 1000D has optical (pentamirror) viewfinder, and the SLT-A58 doesn’t have.
Viewfinder SLT-A58 has a higher resolution of 1440k dots, EOS 1000D has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon EOS 1000D has 8.0 fps continuous shooting.
Canon EOS 1000D has 8.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
EOS 1000D |
SLT-A58 |
| Brand |
Canon
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Sony
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| Model |
EOS 1000D |
SLT-A58 |
| Announced |
July, 2008 |
November, 2013 |
| Body Type |
Compact SLR |
Compact SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.6 |
1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
321 |
143 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
2" |
2" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
460k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentamirror) |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
95% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.51 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
7 |
15 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
3 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
8.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
13.00 |
10.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off |
n/a |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
22.2 x 14.8 mm |
23.2 x 15.4 mm |
| Sensor Area |
328.6 mm² |
357.3 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
10 MP |
20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
3888 x 2592 |
5456 x 3632 |
| Max Native ISO |
1600 |
16000 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
25600 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
|
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| Max Video Resolution |
None |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
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MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
500 shots |
690 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
|
NP-FM500H |
| Physical |
| Weight |
502 g |
492 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
126 x 98 x 65 mm |
129 x 95 x 78 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/MMC card |
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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