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By way of comparison here we have a standard DSLR from Sony. The A580 comes without GPS but with traditional internal mirror mechanism, fielding the same core sensor as the A55 with 16.2-megapixel effective resolution plus 15-point auto-focus system. U...
This may be a bulkier option than the A55 but with many of the same features for £100 less – including a top whack light sensitivity setting of ISO 12800 – those on a tighter budget or who prefer its more robust proportions, may consider it the better...
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By way of comparison here we have a standard DSLR from Sony. The A580 comes without GPS but with traditional internal mirror mechanism, fielding the same core sensor as the A55 with 16.2-megapixel effective resolution plus 15-point auto-focus system. U...
A cheaper alternative to the A55 with identical resolution and many of the same core technologies...
Chunky build...
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practicalphotography.com Updated: 2014-05-17 02:29:54
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Sonys A580 slots in-between the A390 and the full-frame A850 in the Alpha D-SLR range and can be bought body-only then twinned with the versatile 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 lens for £984. With a 16.2Mp sensor, the Sony Alpha A580 offers a high resolution...
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Sony’s recent A33 and A55 cameras are packed with innovative features, not least of which being their translucent mirrors and electronic viewfinders. As such, they’re not technically SLR cameras, even though they’re designed to compete in that arena. T...
Feature-packed and capable of high quality photos, but automatic exposures could be better...
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In the five years since Sony's Alpha range was conceived, the camera market has changed decidedly. Notably, the addition of mirrorless models to many manufacturers' stables has provided an alternative means of achieving high-quality results in a small-for...
Solid feature set, Good performance, Good video options...
Some image quality issues...
ForSolid feature setGood performanceGood video options...
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Photoradar.com Updated: 2014-05-17 02:29:54
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In the five years since Sony's Alpha range was conceived, the camera market has changed decidedly. Notably, the addition of mirrorless models to many manufacturers’ stables has provided an alternative means of achieving high-quality results in a small-...
Seasoned DSLR users may be inclined to take the Sony A580 less seriously as a DSLR, given some if its more novelty inclusions such as the Sweep Panorama and Smile Shutter options. This would be a shame, as neither of these features should eclipse the s...
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Sony Alpha 580 at a glance: 16.2-million-effective-pixel CMOS sensor Seven frames per second ISO 100-12,800 (expandable to 25,600) 1080i HD video Folding LCD screen Street price around £640 with 18-55mm lensScores: Features - 8/10 Build and Handling -...
It is easy to see why the Alpha 580 slipped under the radar while the Alpha 55 grabbed most of the attention. While in reality the key functions are all much alike, the Alpha 55 edges the Alpha 580 on more counts. The Alpha 55 is smaller, lighter, offe...
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