Sony A580 vs Sony S930

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony A580 vs Sony S930, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A580 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) and the A580 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The A580 was unveiled 2 years after the S930 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A580 grades against the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A580 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A580 has got outer 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 S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A580 compared to the S930.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A580 and S930 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A580 and S930.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A580 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A580 will give more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer A580 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.