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Sony A580 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony A580 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A100
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Sony A580 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Sony A580 versus Sony HX9V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively close but the A580 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The A580 was unveiled at a similar time to the HX9V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the A580 grades versus the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony HX9V

 A580 HX9V 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony A580

 HX9V A580 

Common features in the Sony A580 and Sony HX9V

 A580 HX9V 
ReleasedMay 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony A580 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A580 comes with 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 HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A580 versus the HX9V.

Sony A580 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A580 and HX9V is 64 and 91 respectively.

Sony A580 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Sony A580 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A580 and HX9V.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The A580 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier.

Sony A580 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sony A580 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A580 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A580 Portrait photography info
Sony HX9V Portrait photography info
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A580 Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A580 Sports photography info
Sony HX9V Sports photography info
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A580 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A580 Landscape photography features
Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
has dual storage slots
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A580 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony A580 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A580 and Sony HX9V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-05-26 2011-07-19
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 9
Cross focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings 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
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 grams (1.32 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
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 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 1
Launch pricing $848 $328