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Sony A580 vs Sony QX10

Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Sony A580 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Sony A580
(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
  • Launched May 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A100
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Sony A580 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Sony A580 vs Sony QX10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Lens-style and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the A580 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The A580 was launched 3 years earlier than the QX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A580 grades versus the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony QX10

 A580 QX10 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kSharper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A580

 QX10 A580 
IntroducedSeptember 2013May 2011Fresher by 27 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A580 and Sony QX10

 A580 QX10 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A580 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A580 provides outside measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A580 vs the QX10.

Sony A580 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A580 and QX10 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A580 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A580 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A580 and QX10.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A580 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony QX10 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A580 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony A580 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A580 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A580 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A580 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
37
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A580 Street photography features
Sony QX10 Street photography features
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (105 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A580 Sports photography highlights
Sony QX10 Sports photography highlights
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (1,050 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A580 Travel photography factors
Sony QX10 Travel photography factors
61
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (105 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A580 Landscape photography details
Sony QX10 Landscape photography details
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
lack of Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A580 Vlogging features
Sony QX10 Vlogging features
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (105 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Sony A580 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A580 and Sony QX10
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Launched 2011-05-26 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact SLR Lens-style
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 area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch -
Screen resolution 922k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599 gr (1.32 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Dual One
Launch price $848 $250