Testseek.com have collected 34 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha A580 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha A580.
January 2011
(78%)
34 Reviews
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Abstract: Imagine owning a digital camera with tons of features and software to make things easy! Yes, you read it right since the all new Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 is exactly what you have always wanted to lay hands upon. The device includes n number of features and th...
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 ...
A cheaper alternative to the A55 with identical resolution and many of the same core technologies
Chunky build
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 buy...
Abstract: 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. ...
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...
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...
Excellent 16.2-megapixel sensor, Competitive high ISO performance, Very good dynamic range, In-body image stabilization, Stellar battery life, Fast frame rates, Speedy performance overall, Autofocus in "Quick AF" Live View mode is as fast as ...
Sweep Panorama needs improving, Creaking in grip, Phase-detection AF a bit hit and miss sometimes (could be limited to our test units), Multi-Frame shooting can be quite noisy, Only two Noise Reduction settings (Auto, Weak); no Off setting, JPEGs get a...
The 16.2-megapixel Sony Alpha A580 comes with many refinements that make it a far more usable camera than its predecessors, making it a more significant contender in the market for mid-range digital SLRs. Starting with its heft and improved controls, t...
Lack of movie controls, burst mode exceeds focus potential
In an age of making minor adjustments to cameras between generations and repackaging the results as a new model Sony has made the A580 a perfect example of choice for choice's sake. The differences between this model and the A55 are as minor as the cha...
