Sony A580 vs Sony HX7V
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Sony A580 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony A580 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony HX7V
A580 | HX7V | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony A580
HX7V | A580 |
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Common features in the Sony A580 and Sony HX7V
A580 | HX7V | |||
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Revealed | May 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Sony A580 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz | 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 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 |