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Comparison of Leica X Vario (Typ 107) and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 ×
Leica X Vario (Typ 107) ×
General
ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A580Leica X Vario (Typ 107)
BrandSonyLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberDSLR-A580X Vario
Camera formatSLRMid-Sized
Release year (year)20102013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)137133
Width (mm)8495
Height (mm)10473
Weight (g)694636
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.216.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72370.52
Sensor width (mm)23.723.6
Sensor height (mm)15.615.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.824.77
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-1.5
Aspect ratio3:2, 16:93:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8078
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.823.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.312.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,1231,320
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)
  • 1632 x 1080(1.8 mp other)
  • 2144 x 1424(3.1 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2160(7.1 mp other)
  • 4288 x 2856(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4928 x 3274(16.1 mp other)
  • 4944 x 3274(16.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .dng raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)7.14.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD, MP4MP4 with stereo audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)-
LensSony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAMLeica Vario-Elmar 18-46 mm f/3.5-6.4 ASPH; 9 elements in 8 groups including 2 aspherical lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0028.00 - 70.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 46.00
Zoom ratio (x)32.55
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.06 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2530
Filter thread (mm)55-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type), 11 points in viewfinder mode; Wide, Spot, Local.Contrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1 diopterOptional EVF 2 Electronic Viewfinder
Focus peaking-+
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.53-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.8-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,500
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500
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
  • 2 manual settings
  • auto
  • cloud
  • daylight
  • electronic flash
  • halogen lighting
  • manual color temperature setting; fine adjustment option for all settings
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View)Multi-field, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D)Automatic bracketing: Three pictures in graduations up to 3 EV, adjustable in 1/3 EV increments
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
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
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye
  • forced on
  • forced on/red eye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync/red eye
  • studio
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionLens dependentISO 100: 1.5m / 4 ft.
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .dng raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
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
  • electronic viewfinder socket
  • hmdi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.61.13
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.61.36
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-9
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.14.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)327
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.30.3
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.190.14
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.410.43
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.04
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 = 1Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.317s
Startup time (s)0.81.9
Play -> record time (s)0.51.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.63.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-350
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,050-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FM500HProprietary 3.7v 1600mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software/usb driver cd-rom
  • adobe photoshop lightroom (free download after registration)
Os compatibility
  • mac os x (v.10.3 +)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDRFixed 28-70mm eq. f/3.5-6.4 lens, 16-megapixel APS-C sensor, up to 1080p30 videos



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