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Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Camera summary
The Sony Alpha DSLR-A100, made by Sony, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on July 31, 2006.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Sony Alpha NEX-5, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Sony Alpha NEX-5
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Sony Alpha DSLR-A580, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 9 focus points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Camera summary
The Sony Alpha DSLR-A580, made by Sony, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on May 26, 2011. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
1.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.8 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 15 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 1050 shots per charge with the included NP-FM500H battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Autofocus specs |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | No |
Yes |
| Af live view | No |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Connectivity |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| HDMI | No |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | Eye-Fi Connected |
| DXO color depth | 22.0 | 23.8 |
| DXO dynamic range | 11.2 | 13.3 |
| DXO low light ISO | 476.0 | 1121.0 |
| DXO overall score | 61.0 | 80.0 |
Exposure mode |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | No |
Yes |
| Multi segment | No |
Yes |
| partial | No |
Yes |
| spot | No |
Yes |
General |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | July 31, 2006 | May 26, 2011 |
| Body type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| brand | Sony | Sony |
| msrp | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Predecessor model | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 |
| Successor model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
Lense |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | 1.5× |
| Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Other features |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| AE bracketing | No |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Flash range | n/a | 12.00 m |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 3.0 fps | 7.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
Yes |
Physical |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 1050 shots |
| Battery model | NP-FM55H | NP-FM500H |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 133 x 95 x 71mm | 137 x 104 x 84mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 638 grs | 599 grs |
Screen |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Live view | No |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 922 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Max image resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 10 | 16 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | No |
Yes |
| Video formats | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Viewfinder |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |