Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2) vs Sony A58 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Amateur DSLR cameras.

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 vs Sony A58 Specs

EOS 200D

  • Introduced in June 2017
  • Amateur DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta mirror)
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF, EF-S
  • WiFi built-in
  • 122 x 93 x 70mm³ (4.8″ x 3.7″ x 2.8″)
  • 455g (14.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS 200D

A58

  • Introduced in February 2013
  • Amateur DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 20 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 100 – 16000 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 67.00mm (2.6″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount A Mount
  • No WiFi
  • 128.6 x 95.5 x 77.7mm³ (5.1″ x 3.8″ x 3.1″)
  • 492g (15.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for A58

EOS 200D vs A58 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: EOS 200D an A58 sensor comparison

EOS 200D vs A58: Viewfinder

EOS 200D has an optical viewfinder with penta mirror. It has magnification of 0.54x and covers 95% of view field.

A58 has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 1.44 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.53x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

EOS 200D (0.54x)

A58 (0.53x)

Better choice: Tie – the difference is hardly noticable

Canon EOS 200D VS Sony A58 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 a better choice

EOS 200D

A58

Sensor cleaning (3)

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.00 20.10
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 16000 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

220 45
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.46
Touch screen (2)

External microphone (2)

More portable (2)

794cm³
(50 cu.in.)
954cm³
(60 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS 200D are built-in automatic sensor cleaning, the higher resolution and the larger sensitivity. We also like the larger selection of lenses, that the display has a higher resolution and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the EOS 200D is made easy by the connector for an external microphone, the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The EOS 200D scores 25 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony A58

EOS 200D

A58

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

4 8
Auto Focus points (4)

9 15
Image stabilizer (3)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

650 700

Conclusion: Advantages of the A58 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 14 points for the A58.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS 200D

A58

Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Built-in flash

Articulated screen

Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Similar weight

455g 492g
Canon EOS 200D VS Sony A58 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS 200D and A58

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS 200D / Rebel SL2

Sony A58

25
14

We recommend Canon EOS 200D as better choice.