Sony A580 vs Sony HX1

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony A580 vs Sony HX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A580 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the A580 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The A580 was introduced 2 years after the HX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A580 grades vs the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A580 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A580 features physical dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A580 compared to the HX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A580 and HX1 is 64 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A580 and HX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A580 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A580 will give extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A580 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.