Canon 1000D vs Sony A580
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Announced July 2008
- Also referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Replacement is Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released May 2011
- Old Model is Sony A100
Photography Glossary Canon 1000D vs Sony A580 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Canon 1000D and Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 1000D was launched 3 years before the A580 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1000D matches up versus the A580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1000D Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Sony A580
| 1000D | A580 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Canon 1000D
| A580 | 1000D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2011 |  | July 2008 | More modern by 34 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Sony A580
| 1000D | A580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Canon 1000D vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D has outer dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Look at the Canon 1000D and Sony A580 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 1000D against the A580.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and A580 is 70 and 64 respectively.
Canon 1000D vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and A580.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A580 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1000D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Canon 1000D vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A580 Specifications
| Canon EOS 1000D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS 1000D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Also called | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2008-07-22 | 2011-05-26 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 7 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 326 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 502 grams (1.11 lbs) | 599 grams (1.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 62 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 719 | 1121 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 images | 1050 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | Dual |
| Launch cost | $160 | $848 |
