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Canon 100D vs Sony A580

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Canon 100D vs Sony A580 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel SL1
  • Successor is Canon SL2
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A100
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Canon 100D vs Sony A580 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 100D and Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 100D (18MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 100D was unveiled 2 years after the A580 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 100D grades versus the A580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Sony A580

 100D A580 
LaunchedJuly 2013May 2011More modern by 27 months
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Canon 100D

 A580 100D 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 100D and Sony A580

 100D A580 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 100D has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 100D vs the A580.

Canon 100D vs Sony A580 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and A580 is 73 and 64 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 100D and A580.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon 100D to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 100D should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 100D vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 100D
Portrait photography with Sony A580
76
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography information
Sony A580 Street photography information
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D Sports photography factors
Sony A580 Sports photography factors
58
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (380 CIPA)
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (1,050 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A580 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
features touch focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (380 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
60
good battery life (1,050 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D Landscape photography highlights
Sony A580 Landscape photography highlights
64
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (380 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
two card slots
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D Vlogging details
Sony A580 Vlogging details
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (407g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Canon 100D vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Sony A580
 Canon EOS 100DSony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 100D Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Also Known as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-07-26 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.40 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 80
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 13.3
DXO Low light rating 843 1121
Other
Battery life 380 photos 1050 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Two
Launch price $499 $848