Nikon D3200 vs Sony A580
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Released July 2012
- Older Model is Nikon D3100
- New Model is Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Announced May 2011
- Succeeded the Sony A100
Photography Glossary Nikon D3200 vs Sony A580 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon D3200 and Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and A580 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D3200 was announced 15 months later than the A580 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D3200 grades against the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Sony A580
| D3200 | A580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2012 |  | May 2011 | More recent by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Nikon D3200
| A580 | D3200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Sony A580
| D3200 | A580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D3200 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3200 has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony A580 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the D3200 and the A580.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and A580 is 67 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D3200 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and A580.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D3200 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D3200 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A580 Specifications
| Nikon D3200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D3200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2012-07-25 | 2011-05-26 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 3 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 357.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | 1 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 505g (1.11 lb) | 599g (1.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 81 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1131 | 1121 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 540 images | 1050 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | 2 |
| Launch cost | $530 | $848 |
