Sony A580 vs Sony A99
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Sony A580 vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Announced May 2011
- Old Model is Sony A100
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Announced December 2012
- Superseded the Sony A900
- Newer Model is Sony A99 II
Sony A580 vs Sony A99 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony A580 and Sony A99, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A580 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the A580 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A580 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the A99 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the A580 matches up against the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A580 vs Sony A99 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A580 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony A99
A580 | A99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony A580
A99 | A580 | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | May 2011 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A580 and Sony A99
A580 | A99 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Sony A580 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A580 has outside measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A580 and Sony A99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A580 and the A99.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A580 and A99 is 64 and 57 respectively.
Sony A580 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A580 and A99.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A580 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sony A580 vs Sony A99 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | Sony SLT-A99 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2011-05-26 | 2012-12-12 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 19 |
Cross focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 599 grams (1.32 pounds) | 812 grams (1.79 pounds) |
Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 80 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | 1121 | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1050 photographs | 500 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Launch price | $848 | $1,998 |