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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A580

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A580 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R III
  • New Model is Sony A7R V
Sony A580
(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
  • Released May 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A100
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A580 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony A7R IV versus Sony A580, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and A580 (16MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and A580 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The A7R IV was released 8 years after the A580 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A7R IV matches up against the A580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony A580

 A7R IV A580 
ReleasedJuly 2019May 2011More modern by 100 months
Screen resolution1440k922kSharper screen (+518k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony A7R IV

 A580 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony A580

 A7R IV A580 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7R IV enjoys external dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony A580 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7R IV versus Sony A580 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A7R IV compared to the A580.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A580 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and A580 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and A580.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher A7R IV is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography highlights
Sony A580 Portrait photography highlights
88
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography details
Sony A580 Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
Sports photography with Sony A580
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (670 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography information
Sony A580 Travel photography information
74
great battery life (670 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery life (1,050 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A580 as a Landscape photography camera
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (670 shots)
has dual storage slots
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
two card slots
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R IV
Vlogging with Sony A580
37
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony A580
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2019-07-16 2011-05-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9504 x 6336 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 567 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,440 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 665 grams (1.47 lbs) 599 grams (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 99 80
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 13.3
DXO Low light rating 3344 1121
Other
Battery life 670 shots 1050 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $3,498 $848