Canon 1D X III vs Sony A580

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 1D X III versus Sony A580, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and A580 (16MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and A580 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X III was revealed 8 years later than the A580 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1D X III scores vs the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are available at Canon 1D X III Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1D X III has got physical measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 1D X III against the A580.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X III and A580 is 50 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X III and A580.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D X III with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 1D X III will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer 1D X III is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.