Sony A580 vs Sony WX220
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Sony A580 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched May 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony A100
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced February 2014
Sony A580 vs Sony WX220 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony A580 and Sony WX220, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very similar but the A580 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A580 was unveiled 3 years before the WX220 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A580 grades versus the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A580 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A580 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony WX220
A580 | WX220 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony A580
WX220 | A580 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | May 2011 | Newer by 33 months |
Common features in the Sony A580 and Sony WX220
A580 | WX220 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Sony A580 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A580 offers outer measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A580 and Sony WX220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A580 against the WX220.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A580 and WX220 is 64 and 96 respectively.
Sony A580 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A580 and WX220.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A580 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX220 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A580 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A580 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-05-26 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Cross type focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 599 gr (1.32 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures | 210 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | One |
Pricing at launch | $848 | $198 |