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Sony A580 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sony A580 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A100
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX10V
  • New Model is Sony HX30V
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Sony A580 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony A580 and Sony HX20V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty close but the A580 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The A580 was launched 14 months earlier than the HX20V which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A580 matches up against the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony HX20V

 A580 HX20V 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony A580

 HX20V A580 
IntroducedJuly 2012May 2011More modern by 14 months

Common features in the Sony A580 and Sony HX20V

 A580 HX20V 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution922k922kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony A580 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A580 offers physical measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A580 and Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A580 and the HX20V.

Sony A580 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A580 and HX20V is 64 and 90 respectively.

Sony A580 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Sony A580 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A580 and HX20V.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A580 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX20V will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A580 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Sony A580 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A580 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A580 Portrait photography info
Sony HX20V Portrait photography info
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A580 Street photography features
Sony HX20V Street photography features
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A580 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A580
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
60
good battery life (1,050 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (254g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A580
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
has double storage slots
no Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A580 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Sony A580 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A580 and Sony HX20V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-05-26 2012-07-20
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 9
Cross type focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599 grams (1.32 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 320 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Cost at launch $848 $397