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Sony A580 vs Sony W530

Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony A580 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A100
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony A580 vs Sony W530 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony A580 vs Sony W530, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty similar but the A580 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The A580 was launched 5 months later than the W530 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A580 scores against the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony W530

 A580 W530 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony A580

 W530 A580 

Common features in the Sony A580 and Sony W530

 A580 W530 
LaunchedMay 2011January 2011Similar age
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony A580 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A580 enjoys external measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony A580 vs Sony W530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A580 versus the W530.

Sony A580 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A580 and W530 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A580 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony A580 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A580 and W530.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A580 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A580 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Sony A580 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony A580 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A580 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A580 Portrait photography factors
Sony W530 Portrait photography factors
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A580 as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A580
Sports photography with Sony W530
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Sony A580 Travel photography info
Sony W530 Travel photography info
60
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A580 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
2 card slots
no Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A580
Vlogging with Sony W530
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Sony A580 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A580 and Sony W530
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-05-26 2011-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 9
Cross type focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599 gr (1.32 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual 1
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