Sony A580 vs Sony WX50

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony A580 versus Sony WX50, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar but the A580 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The A580 was manufactured 8 months before the WX50 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A580 grades against the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A580 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A580 features outer dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A580 and the WX50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A580 and WX50 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A580 and WX50.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The A580 features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The more aged A580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.