| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Brand | Sony |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.sony.com/ |
| Model number | DSLR-A580 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | SLR |
| Release year | 2010 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 137 mm |
| Width | 84 mm |
| Height | 104 mm |
| Weight | 694 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Sony |
| Effective megapixels | 16.2 MP |
| Sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor area | 369.72 mm² |
| Sensor width | 23.7 mm |
| Sensor height | 15.6 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 4.82 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | Add |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | + |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 80 |
| Dxo color depth score | 23.8 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 13.3 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 1,123 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
- 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
- 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
- 2448 x 1376(3.4 mp 16:9)
- 2448 x 1624(4.0 mp other)
- 3568 x 2000(7.1 mp 16:9)
- 3568 x 2368(8.4 mp other)
- 4912 x 2760(13.6 mp 16:9)
- 4912 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
- 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
|
| Image file format | - jpeg
- raw (arw 2.2)
- raw+jpeg
|
| Continuous-mode | 7.1 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1440x1080
- 1920x1080
- 640x480
|
| Movie max framerate | Add |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | AVCHD, MP4 |
| Composite video out | - |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | Add |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
| Lens | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 27.00 - 83.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 18.00 - 55.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 3 x |
| Aperture range | 0.18 - 0.29 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 25 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 55 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | - |
| Digital zoom | - |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type), 11 points in viewfinder mode; Wide, Spot, Local. |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1 diopter |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.53 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.8 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | + |
| Tilt swivel screen | Add |
| Selfie screen | Add |
| Max playback zoom | Add |
| Top deck display | - |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 12,800 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- color temp./ filter (2500 – 9900k with 19-step magenta/green compensation)
- custom
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent
- incandescent
- shade
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View) |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- fill-flash
- high-speed sync
- off
- rear sync
- red-eye reduction: on/off
- slow sync
- wireless
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | 12 m |
| Flash range description | Lens dependent |
| Max flash sync | 1/160 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | - |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | |
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | Add |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | - optional wireless or wired
|
| Connections (extended) | - bravia sync (link menu)
- dc input
- external micophone jack
- hdmi mini connector (type-c)
- phototv hd
- wired remote
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.6 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 0.6 s/frame |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 7.1 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 32 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.3 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.19 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.41 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.08 s |
| Shutter lag (notes) | Full Autofocus Wide Area AF lag = 0.306sLive View:Quick AF lag = 0.193sFocus Check PD AF lag = 0.618sFocus Check CD AF lag = 1 |
| Startup time | 0.8 s |
| Play -> record time | 0.5 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 3.6 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 1,050 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary NP-FM500H |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Software |
| Included software | - software/usb driver cd-rom
|
| Os compatibility | - mac os x (v.10.3 +)
- windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR |