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Sony A580 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony A580 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A100
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Sony A580 vs Sony HX7V Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony A580 versus Sony HX7V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very comparable but the A580 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The A580 was manufactured around the same time to the HX7V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A580 matches up against the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony HX7V

 A580 HX7V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony A580

 HX7V A580 

Common features in the Sony A580 and Sony HX7V

 A580 HX7V 
RevealedMay 2011July 2011Same generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony A580 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A580 enjoys outside dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Sony A580 versus Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A580 vs the HX7V.

Sony A580 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A580 and HX7V is 64 and 92 respectively.

Sony A580 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Sony A580 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A580 and HX7V.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The A580 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier.

Sony A580 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Sony A580 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A580 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A580
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A580 Street photography factors
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A580
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A580 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
60
good battery life (1,050 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A580 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX7V Landscape photography highlights
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
has dual storage slots
no Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A580
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Sony A580 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A580 and Sony HX7V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-05-26 2011-07-19
Body design Compact SLR Compact
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 area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 9
Cross focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.80 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599g (1.32 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 Dual One
Price at release $848 $499