Sony A580 vs Sony HX50V
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Sony A580 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Earlier Model is Sony A100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Old Model is Sony HX30V
Sony A580 vs Sony HX50V Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Sony A580 vs Sony HX50V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very well matched but the A580 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A580 was revealed 23 months earlier than the HX50V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the A580 matches up versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A580 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Sony A580 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony HX50V
A580 | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony A580
HX50V | A580 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | May 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Sony A580 and Sony HX50V
A580 | HX50V | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Sony A580 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A580 features outer dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Examine the Sony A580 vs Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A580 versus the HX50V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A580 and HX50V is 64 and 89 respectively.
Sony A580 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A580 and HX50V.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A580 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX50V will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A580 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A580 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-05-26 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | - |
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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Cross type focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 599g (1.32 pounds) | 272g (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 400 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | 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 |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Price at release | $848 | $439 |