Sony A580

Sony DSLR-A580 review, find out how the DSLR-A580 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

The Sony DSLR-A580 is near-identical in terms of design and operation to its predecessor the DSLR-A550, and in terms of image quality very similar to its sister-model the SLT-A55. For this review we have therefore slightly shortened our usual review format, concentrating on the differences to the A550 and A55 respectively. To learn everything about the camera you are interested in, we recommend reading not only this review but also the full reviews of the DSLR-A550 and SLT-A55.

The Sony DSLR-A580 is near-identical in terms of design and operation to its predecessor the DSLR-A550, and in terms of image quality very similar to its sister-model the SLT-A55. For this review we have therefore slightly shortened our usual review format, concentrating on the differences to the A550 and A55 respectively. To learn everything about the camera you are interested in, we recommend reading not only this review but also the full reviews of the DSLR-A550 and SLT-A55.

The Sony A580 is a new mid-range DSLR camera that somewhat strangely faces some stiff competition not just from the usual suspects of Canon and Nikon, but also Sony's own A55 and A33 cameras with their innovative and headline grabbing technologies. Read our Sony A580 review to find out if there's still a place for Sony's latest take on the venerable DSLR camera.

As its best-specified APS-C DSLR, does the Sony A580 marry its competent feature set with commendable results?

In this blog post, Copy Editor Julius Motal sums up his experience so far with the Sony a580. Read more at the Phoblographer.

The Alpha 580 is a very impressive camera that’s comfortable to shoot with, and well-designed. Supported by a robust collection of high-quality lenses, the camera is capable of delivering excellent image quality.

A DSLR with an impressive 7fps burst rate, the Sony Alpha a580 looks to offer the aspiring photographer a well-featured alternative to Nikon and Canon

Sony A580 is a 16.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Sony/Minolta Alpha mount. Read our A580 review to find its pros and cons.

“The Sony DSLR-A580 is an excellent all-round performer that gets all the important stuff – image quality, metering, focus – right most of the time.” We’ve added a new…

A DSLR with an impressive 7fps burst rate, the Sony Alpha a580 looks to offer the aspiring photographer a well-featured alternative to Nikon and Canon

Feature-packed and capable of high quality photos, but automatic exposures could be better.

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