Sony A580 vs Sony HX300

Its time to look much closer at the Sony A580 versus Sony HX300, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty similar but the A580 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The A580 was manufactured 21 months earlier than the HX300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A580 matches up against the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A580 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A580 has got external dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Sony A580 versus Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A580 vs the HX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A580 and HX300 is 64 and 63 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A580 and HX300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A580 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX300 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.