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Model Name: | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
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General | |
Model Number: | DSLR-A580 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | |
Camera Format: | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No |
Retail Price: | $899.99 |
Street Price: | |
Date Available: | 2010-11-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes |
Weight: |
24.5 oz
(694 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.4 x
4.1 x
3.3 in. (137 x 104 x 84 mm) |
Waterproof: | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
Image Sensor | |
Sensor Type: | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.82 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 80 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,123 |
Image Capture | |
Image Resolution: |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 7.1 |
Video Capture | |
Can take movies: | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i)
1440x1080 (30/25) 640x480 (30/25) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD, MP4 |
Composite Video Out: | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | |
Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | |
Filter Thread: | 55.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
Digital Zoom: | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
Auto Focus | |
Auto Focus: | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type), 11 points in viewfinder mode; Wide, Spot, Local. |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes |
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: | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x |
Display | |
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen: | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | |
Selfie Screen: | |
Max Playback Zoom: | |
Top Deck Display: | No |
Exposure | |
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 |
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: | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 (with mirror lock-up) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
High Resolution Composite: | No |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash: | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure |
Image Storage | |
Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | |
Other Memory: | |
Dual Card Slots: | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD, MP4 |
Included Memory: | |
Included Memory Type: | |
Connectivity | |
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
NFC: | |
Bluetooth: | No |
Built-In GPS: | No |
Microphone Jack: | No |
Headphone Jack: | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless or Wired |
Connections (extended): | DC input, HDMI mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD; Wired Remote, External Micophone Jack |
Performance Timing | |
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.60 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.60 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 7.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 32 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.30 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.192 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.41 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.084 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus Wide Area AF lag = 0.306s Live View: Quick AF lag = 0.193s Focus Check PD AF lag = 0.618s Focus Check CD AF lag = 1.691s Prefocused lag = 0.090s |
Startup Time: | 0.8 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.6 seconds |
Power | |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1050 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FM500H |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
Internal Charging Supported: | |
Software | |
Included Software: | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
Miscellaneous | |
Notes & Features: | SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 7fps Burst Mode. |
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