Sony A580 vs Sony QX1
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![Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A580/Sony-A580-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha QX1 front Sony Alpha QX1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-QX1/Sony-QX1-front.jpg)
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Sony A580 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Released September 2014
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Sony A580 vs Sony QX1 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Sony A580 versus Sony QX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Lens-style and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
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The A580 was launched 4 years earlier than the QX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A580 grades against the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Sony A580 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 & Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are available at Sony A580 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony QX1
A580 | QX1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony A580
QX1 | A580 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | September 2014 | ![]() | May 2011 | Fresher by 39 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A580 and Sony QX1
A580 | QX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony A580 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A580 has got outer measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A580 versus Sony QX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A580 vs the QX1.
![Sony A580 vs Sony QX1 size comparison Sony A580 vs Sony QX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A580-vs-Sony-Alpha-QX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A580 and QX1 is 64 and 90 respectively.
![Sony A580 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison Sony A580 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A580-vs-Sony-Alpha-QX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony A580 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A580 and QX1.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony QX1 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older A580 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Sony A580 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison Sony A580 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A580-vs-Sony-Alpha-QX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony A580 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony A580 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony A580 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A580-vs-Sony-Alpha-QX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony A580 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Lens-style |
Announced | 2011-05-26 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
Cross type focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | - |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 599 gr (1.32 lb) | 216 gr (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1121 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1050 images | 440 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Pricing at release | $848 | $500 |