Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 and Sony Alpha SLT-A55V

Comparison of Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 and Sony Alpha SLT-A55V [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha SLT-A55V ×
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha SLT-A55VSony Alpha DSLR-A580
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA55DSLR-A580
Alternate model number(s)
  • slt-a55 (w/o gps)
-
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20102010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124137
Width (mm)8584
Height (mm)92104
Weight (g)727694
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)16.216.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.723.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.824.82
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7380
Dxo color depth score (bit)2323.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.413.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)8181,123
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 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 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 2760(13.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4912 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 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
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)97.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD, MP4AVCHD, MP4
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensSony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAMSony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-25
Filter thread (mm)5555
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide, Spot, Local.Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type), 11 points in viewfinder mode; Wide, Spot, Local.
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1,152Kdots, 100% coverage, 1.10x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.730.53
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.10.8
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)11-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
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 (100-1600), 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
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500 – 9900k with 19-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot40-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 modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D)Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
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
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1012
Flash range descriptionLens dependentLens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
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
  • optional wireless or wired
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external stereo micophone jack
  • phototv hd)
  • type-c hdmi mini connector (bravia sync
  • wired remote terminal
  • 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 (s/frame)0.520.6
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.520.6
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)28-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)97.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3232
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.220.3
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.210.19
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.480.41
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.08
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF, wide-area mode = 0.218sFull 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 (s)0.90.8
Play -> record time (s)0.60.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.73.6
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)3301,050
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FW50Proprietary NP-FM500H
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • image data converter sr
  • image data lightbox sr)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
  • software/usb driver cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x (v.10.3 +)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
  • 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 HDRSteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR



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