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Sony A580 vs Sony WX80

Portability
64 Imaging
56 Features
82 Overall
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
39

Sony A580 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A100
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Sony A580 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony A580 versus Sony WX80, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very comparable but the A580 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A580 was brought out 19 months before the WX80 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A580 grades vs the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 A580 WX80 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony A580

		

		

			
 WX80 A580 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2011Fresher by 19 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony A580 and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 A580 WX80 
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony A580 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A580 provides physical dimensions 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 WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Sony A580 versus Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A580 against the WX80.
Sony A580 vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A580 and WX80 is 64 and 96 respectively.
Sony A580 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A580 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A580 and WX80.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizing. The A580 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The older A580 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Sony A580 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A580 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony A580 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony A580 Portrait photography features
Sony WX80 Portrait photography features
73
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
35
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Sony A580 Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
75
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus via touch
 lighter than others (124g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sony A580 Sports photography factors
Sony WX80 Sports photography factors
78
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect AF
45
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Sony A580 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
60
 great battery life (1,050 shots)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 missing Time Lapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
 lighter than others (124g)
 provides focus via touch
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Sony A580 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
73
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
 two card slots
 missing Time Lapse function
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony A580 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes mic socket
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
35
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (124g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
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Sony A580 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A580 and Sony WX80
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-05-26 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 599 grams (1.32 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical 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 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage 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
Cost at launch $848 $276