Sony A580 vs Sony QX100

In this article, we will be matching up the Sony A580 vs Sony QX100, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the A580 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A580 was manufactured 3 years prior to the QX100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A580 grades vs the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are available at Sony A580 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A580 comes with physical measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A580 versus the QX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A580 and QX100 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A580 and QX100.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A580 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony QX100 will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A580 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.