Sony A580 vs Sony WX10
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Sony A580 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Revealed May 2011
- Older Model is Sony A100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
Sony A580 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Sony A580 and Sony WX10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively similar but the A580 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A580 was released 5 months later than the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A580 grades against the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A580 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are available at Sony A580 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony WX10
A580 | WX10 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony A580
WX10 | A580 |
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Common features in the Sony A580 and Sony WX10
A580 | WX10 | |||
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Announced | May 2011 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony A580 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A580 has physical measurements 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 WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Sony A580 and Sony WX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A580 against the WX10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A580 and WX10 is 64 and 95 respectively.
Sony A580 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A580 and WX10.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The A580 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult.
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Sony A580 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-05-26 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 599g (1.32 pounds) | 161g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Launch price | $848 | $200 |