Sony A580 vs Sony W810
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Sony A580 vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Announced May 2011
- Succeeded the Sony A100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Released January 2014
Sony A580 vs Sony W810 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Sony A580 versus Sony W810, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the A580 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A580 was introduced 3 years earlier than the W810 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A580 matches up versus the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A580 vs Sony W810 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are available at Sony A580 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony W810
A580 | W810 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony A580
W810 | A580 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | May 2011 | Newer by 31 months |
Common features in the Sony A580 and Sony W810
A580 | W810 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Sony A580 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A580 has got exterior dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Sony A580 versus Sony W810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A580 versus the W810.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A580 and W810 is 64 and 96 respectively.
Sony A580 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A580 and W810.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A580 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W810 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged A580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sony A580 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-05-26 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 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 | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 599 grams (1.32 lb) | 111 grams (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1121 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1050 shots | 200 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Retail pricing | $848 | $100 |