Sony A9 vs Sony A580
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Sony A9 vs Sony A580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Released April 2017
- Newer Model is Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released May 2011
- Older Model is Sony A100
Sony A9 vs Sony A580 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Sony A9 vs Sony A580, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and A580 (16MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and A580 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A9 was launched 5 years later than the A580 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A9 grades against the A580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A9 vs Sony A580 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A580
A9 | A580 | |||
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Released | April 2017 | May 2011 | Fresher by 72 months | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 922k | Sharper screen (+518k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony A9
A580 | A9 |
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Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony A580
A9 | A580 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony A9 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A9 comes with exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Compare the Sony A9 vs Sony A580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A9 versus the A580.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and A580 is 65 and 64 respectively.
Sony A9 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 and A580.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A9 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A9 will give more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer A9 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A9 vs Sony A580 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2017-04-19 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,440k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 673 grams (1.48 pounds) | 599 grams (1.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 92 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.9 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 3517 | 1121 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | 1050 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Cost at launch | $4,498 | $848 |