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Sony A580 vs Sony WX220

Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony A580 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Sony A580
(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
Sony WX220
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony WX220

 A580 WX220 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony A580

 WX220 A580 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014May 2011Newer by 33 months

Common features in the Sony A580 and Sony WX220

 A580 WX220 
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Sony A580 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A580 and WX220 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A580 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A580 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony A580 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A580 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A580 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX220 Portrait photography advice
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A580 Street photography information
Sony WX220 Street photography information
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A580 Sports photography advice
Sony WX220 Sports photography advice
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery (1,050 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A580 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery (1,050 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
69
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A580
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A580
Vlogging with Sony WX220
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Sony A580 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A580 and Sony WX220
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
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