Sony A7S III vs Sony A580
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Sony A7S III vs Sony A580 Key Specs
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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Launched July 2020
- Replaced the Sony A7S II
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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
Sony A7S III vs Sony A580 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Sony A7S III versus Sony A580, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7S III (12MP) and A580 (16MP) and the A7S III (Full frame) and A580 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A7S III was released 9 years after the A580 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A7S III scores versus the A580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A7S III vs Sony A580 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7S III and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7S III Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony A580
A7S III | A580 | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | May 2011 | Newer by 112 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 922k | Crisper display (+518k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony A7S III
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Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony A580
A7S III | A580 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Sony A7S III vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A7S III provides outside measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) while the Sony A580 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
See the Sony A7S III versus Sony A580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A7S III vs the A580.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7S III and A580 is 61 and 64 respectively.
Sony A7S III vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S III and A580.
All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7S III featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A580 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern A7S III should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A7S III vs Sony A580 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2020-07-21 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz XR | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 409600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 759 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 9,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.91x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 699 gr (1.54 lbs) | 599 gr (1.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 85 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 2993 | 1121 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 images | 1050 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Retail cost | $3,499 | $848 |