Canon A810 vs Sony A580

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon A810 vs Sony A580, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the A810 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The A810 was manufactured 9 months after the A580 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A810 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A810 scores against the A580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A810 vs Sony A580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A810 and the A580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and A580 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and A580.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The A810 includes the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more modern A810 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.