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Sony A580 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66
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

 HX100V A580 

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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Photography Type Scores

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
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