Canon 700D vs Sony A580
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Canon 700D vs Sony A580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T5i
- Older Model is Canon 650D
- New Model is Canon 750D
(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
- Introduced May 2011
- Succeeded the Sony A100

Canon 700D vs Sony A580 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Canon 700D versus Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 700D (18MP) and the A580 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 700D was manufactured 2 years after the A580 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 700D matches up versus the A580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 700D vs Sony A580 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 700D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 700D Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Sony A580
700D | A580 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | May 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Canon 700D
A580 | 700D |
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Common features in the Canon 700D and Sony A580
700D | A580 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Canon 700D vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 700D enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
See the Canon 700D versus Sony A580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 700D compared to the A580.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 700D and A580 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 700D and A580.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 700D to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher 700D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon 700D vs Sony A580 Specifications
Canon EOS 700D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 700D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
Also referred to as | EOS Rebel T5i | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-06-10 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 580 grams (1.28 pounds) | 599 grams (1.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 61 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.7 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 681 | 1121 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 1050 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E8 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Price at release | $649 | $848 |