Sony A580 vs Sony HX7V

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are available at Sony A580 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.