Canon 1100D vs Sony A580

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 1100D and Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1100D was introduced very close to the A580 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1100D matches up vs the A580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1100D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1100D Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1100D comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1100D and the A580.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1100D and A580 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1100D and A580.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A580 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.