Sony A580 vs Sony W530
64 Imaging
56 Features
82 Overall
66
96 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30
Sony A580 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony A580 vs Sony W530 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are available at Sony A580 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony W530
A580 | W530 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper 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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | May 2011 | January 2011 | Similar 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A580 and W530 is 64 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony A580 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | Sony 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 |
Retail cost | $848 | $269 |