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Sony A580 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
64 Imaging
56 Features
82 Overall
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43

Sony A580 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A100
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • New Model is Sony HX200V
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Sony A580 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Sony A580 vs Sony HX100V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty similar but the A580 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The A580 was unveiled 4 months earlier than the HX100V and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A580 scores against the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony HX100V

		

		

			
 A580 HX100V 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony A580

		

		

			
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Common features in the Sony A580 and Sony HX100V

		

		

			
 A580 HX100V 
IntroducedMay 2011October 2011Similar age
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony A580 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A580 has exterior dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A580 compared to the HX100V.
Sony A580 vs Sony HX100V size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A580 and HX100V is 64 and 66 respectively.
Sony A580 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A580 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A580 and HX100V.
All in all, both cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The A580 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult.
	
			Sony A580 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A580 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony A580 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Sony A580 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
73
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
39
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Sony A580 Street photography details
Sony HX100V Street photography details
75
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
50
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison
Sony A580 Sports photography info
Sony HX100V Sports photography info
78
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
49
 amazing zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Sony A580 Travel photography details
Sony HX100V Travel photography details
60
 better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
54
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 long zoom (810mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competitors in class (577 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony A580 Landscape photography info
Sony HX100V Landscape photography info
73
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
 2 card slots
 lack of Time Lapse function
47
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony A580 Vlogging advice
Sony HX100V Vlogging advice
34
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have mic support
 screen is not selfie friendly
25
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors in class (577 grams)
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Sony A580 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A580 and Sony HX100V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-05-26 2011-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 15 9
Cross focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 12.00 m 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 599g (1.32 pounds) 577g (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 1121 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at release $848 $429