Sony A580 vs Sony TX30

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A580 versus Sony TX30, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly close but the A580 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A580 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A580 scores versus the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A580 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A580 enjoys outside 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 TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A580 versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A580 against the TX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A580 and TX30 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A580 and TX30.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A580 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX30 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.