Sony SLT A57 vs DSLR-A580

differences

Advantages of the Sony SLT A57

Much larger viewfinder

0.72x

0.52x

Around 90% larger viewfinder

Shoots much faster

12 fps

7 fps

More than 70% faster continuous shooting

Supports 24p

Yes

Get that real film feel

Significantly better viewfinder coverage

100%

95%

Around 10% better viewfinder coverage

Significantly smaller

132x98x81 mm

137x104x84 mm

More than 10% smaller

Better maximum light sensitivity

16,000 ISO

12,800 ISO

The SLT A57's maximum light sensitivity is 0.3 f-stops better

Thinner

3.2"

3.3"

Almost the same

Cheaper

$548.00

$619.21

The best price we've seen is $71 cheaper (more than 10% less)

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the Sony SLT A57

Advantages of the Sony DSLR-A580

Significantly lower noise at high ISO

1,121 ISO

785 ISO

The DSLR-A580 has a slight edge (0.5 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance

Much longer battery life

1050 shots

550 shots

More than 90% more shots per battery charge

Better image quality

80.0

75.0

Around 10% better image quality

Has an optical viewfinder

Pentamirror

Digital

Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed

Better color depth

23.8 bits

23.4 bits

Distinguishes 0.4 more bits of color

More dynamic range

13.3 EV

13 EV

0.3 f-stops more dynamic range

Slightly lighter

599 g

618 g

Almost the same

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the Sony DSLR-A580

recommendations

Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

Sony SLT A57

68	vs	78
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A580

Snapsort recommends the Sony Alpha DSLR-A580.

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Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	3D photos
	View photos in 3D on 3D televisions

Good dynamic range

SLT A57:	13 EV
DSLR-A580:	13.3 EV

	Good image stabilization
	Sensor shift

	In-camera panoramas
	Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama

	Flip-out screens
	Great for movies

	Large sensors
	APS-C 23.5x15.6mm

	Slow max shutter speed
	1/4000 of a second

Quite thick

SLT A57:	3.2"
DSLR-A580:	3.3"

Large

SLT A57:	132x98x81 mm
DSLR-A580:	137x104x84 mm

	Few lenses available
	92 lenses

	Capture low resolution images
	16 MP

	Neither is weather sealed
	Need to shelter it from weather

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competitors

Sony SLT A58

Entry-level DSLR

$548 - $598 with 18-55mm lens

Takes slightly higher resolution photos

Is slightly smaller

Doesn't take 3D photos

Doesn't shoot as fast continuously

Compare the SLT A58 vs the SLT A57

Compare the SLT A58 vs the Alpha DSLR-A580

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$585 - $805 with 18-55mm lens

Significantly more lenses available

Is slightly smaller

Doesn't have a built-in focus motor

Lacks a built in panoramas

Compare the D5100 vs the SLT A57

Compare the D5100 vs the Alpha DSLR-A580

Sony SLT A65

Entry-level DSLR

$587 - $648 body only

$748 - $1,005 with 18-55mm lens

Takes much higher resolution photos

Has much less shutter lag

Has much more startup delay

Compare the SLT A65 vs the SLT A57

Compare the SLT A65 vs the Alpha DSLR-A580

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens

Is slightly less noisy at high ISO

Takes much higher resolution photos

Is slightly more expensive

Doesn't have a built-in focus motor

Compare the D5200 vs the SLT A57

Compare the D5200 vs the Alpha DSLR-A580

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$595 - $599 with 18-55mm lens

Takes slightly higher resolution photos

Significantly more lenses available

Slightly lower boost light sensitivity

Has a significantly smaller sensor

Compare the Rebel T3i vs the SLT A57

Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Alpha DSLR-A580

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens

Takes much higher resolution photos

Has slightly less startup delay

Doesn't have a built-in focus motor

Slightly lower boost light sensitivity

Compare the D3200 vs the SLT A57

Compare the D3200 vs the Alpha DSLR-A580

Canon Rebel T4i

Entry-level DSLR

$580 - $799 body only

$731 - $899 with 18-55mm lens

Takes slightly higher resolution photos

Has a touch screen

Has a significantly smaller sensor

Lacks a built in panoramas

Compare the Rebel T4i vs the SLT A57

Compare the Rebel T4i vs the Alpha DSLR-A580

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sony SLT A57.

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sony Alpha DSLR-A580.

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Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

differences

Advantages of the Sony SLT A57

Advantages of the Sony DSLR-A580

recommendations

Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

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Sony SLT A58

Nikon D5100

Sony SLT A65

Nikon D5200

Canon Rebel T3i

Nikon D3200

Canon Rebel T4i

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