Sony DSLR-A580 vs Fujifilm X-A1

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Sony DSLR-A580 vs Fujifilm X-A1

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Sony DSLR-A580 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the DSLR-A580.

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A1.

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A580 advantages over Fujifilm X-A1

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1050 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 5.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-A1 advantages over Sony DSLR-A580

Less expensive
$600 vs $900 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
39 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
330g vs 694g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony A55

Sony DSLR-A580

Sony A55

$900
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

$734
APS-C

Built-in GPS
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony DSLR-A580 vs Sony A55

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony A55

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$734
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A55

Compared to Sony A33

Sony DSLR-A580

Sony A33

$900
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

$540
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony DSLR-A580 vs Sony A33

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony A33

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$540
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A33

Compared to Sony A35

Sony DSLR-A580

Sony A35

$900
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony DSLR-A580 vs Sony A35

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony A35

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$567
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A35

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Sony DSLR-A580

Sony NEX-3N

$900
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Sony DSLR-A580 vs Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-3N

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Sony DSLR-A580

Sony NEX-5T

$900
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$299
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Sony DSLR-A580 vs Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-5T

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-5T

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