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Nikon D810 vs Sony A580

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76
Nikon D810 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Nikon D810 vs Sony A580 Key Specs

Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched June 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D800
  • Successor is Nikon D850
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A100
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Nikon D810 vs Sony A580 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon D810 versus Sony A580, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and A580 (16MP) and the D810 (Full frame) and A580 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The D810 was launched 3 years later than the A580 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D810 scores versus the A580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Sony A580

 D810 A580 
LaunchedJune 2014May 2011More recent by 38 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Nikon D810

 A580 D810 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Sony A580

 D810 A580 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon D810 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D810 enjoys exterior measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has measurements 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 differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D810 compared to the A580.

Nikon D810 vs Sony A580 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810 and A580 is 54 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D810 and A580.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D810 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D810 will give more detail utilizing its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern D810 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D810 vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 Portrait photography details
Sony A580 Portrait photography details
85
has manual focus
MP count amazing (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810 Street photography factors
Sony A580 Street photography factors
56
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (980 grams)
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810 Sports photography highlights
Sony A580 Sports photography highlights
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (1,200 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery (1,050 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810 Travel photography info
Sony A580 Travel photography info
63
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than others in class (980g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
61
great battery (1,050 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D810
Landscape photography with Sony A580
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count amazing (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (1,200 shots)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,050 shots)
has dual storage slots
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810 Vlogging factors
Sony A580 Vlogging factors
28
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (980 grams)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D810 vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810 and Sony A580
 Nikon D810Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-06-26 2011-05-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXPEED 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 15
Cross type focus points 15 3
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD (WRGB) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 980 gr (2.16 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 97 80
DXO Color Depth rating 25.7 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 13.3
DXO Low light rating 2853 1121
Other
Battery life 1200 shots 1050 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $1,999 $848