Sony A58 has a
20.0MP APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 m ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Sony A65 has a
24.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz processor.
Below you can see the A58 and A65 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony A58 and Sony A65 Cameras
Sony A58 and Sony A65 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
At Camera Decision, we also look at Dxo Mark sensors when available as we think it is a good indicator of image quality.
Model
Overall
Color Depth
Dynamic Range
Low-light ISO
Sony A58
74
23.3 bits
12.5 Evs
753 ISO
Sony A65
74
23.4 bits
12.6 Evs
717 ISO
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Sony A58
or the
Sony A65 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
