Sony A580 vs Sony RX100 IV

Following is a complete review of the Sony A580 versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched but the A580 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The A580 was announced 5 years before the RX100 IV which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A580 grades vs the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A580 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A580 has got 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) while the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Sony A580 versus Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A580 against the RX100 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A580 and RX100 IV is 64 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A580 and RX100 IV.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A580 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 IV will resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.