Camera tech data for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580

General
NameSony Alpha DSLR-A580
Mount typeA-mount
Supported lensesclassic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT
Release year2010
Statusdiscontinued
Digital parameters
Output resolution [pixels]4912×3264, 3568×2368, 2448×1624
Output resolution (16:9) [pixels]4912×2760, 3568×2000, 2448×1376
Output resolution (panorama) [pixels]12416×1856, 5536×2160, 8192×1856, 3872×2160
Output resolution (3D panorama) [pixels]7152×1080, 4912×1080, 1920×1080
Effective output pixels16.0 M
Sensor typeCMOS, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC
Sensor size [mm] (crop factor)23.5×15.6 (1.5×)
ISO rangeauto (100–1600), 100–12800 (1/1 stops)
Color and post-processing
Color spacessRGB, Adobe RGB
Image parameterscontrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3)
Creative stylesstandard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, B/W
Picture effects
Picture parameters
Gamma settings
Picture profiles
Soft skin effect
White balanceauto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (1 register)
Color temperature range [K]2500–9900
Color temperature increments [K]100
Color compensation index [steps]± 9 (G/M)
White-balance bracketing [pictures per shot] (steps [mired])3 (10; 20)
Noise reductionlong exp. (>1s), high-ISO (2 levels), multi-frame
D-range optimizeradvanced auto, manual (5 levels)
DRO bracketing [pictures per shot] (levels)
Auto HDRauto, manual (1–6 EV)
Lens compensation
Movie recording
Movie resolutions [size/fps]1920×1080i50, 1440×1080p25, 640×480p25
Movie ISO rangeauto only
Shutter speed (movie) [s]unknown
Movie formatsAVCHD, MPEG-4
Audio formatsDolby Digital AC3, MPEG4 AAC-LC
Movie length29 minutes
Microphonebuilt-in (stereo), 3.5 mm plug (stereo)
Audio monitoring
Movie featurescreative styles
Auto-focus
AF sensors12 line, 3 cross
AF range [EV]−1 – 18
AF modesAF-A, AF-S, AF-C
AF range limiterno
AF assist lightno
AF adjustment [no. of lenses]
AF bracketing [step width] ([number of shots])- (-)
Features
Eye-startyes
Anti-Shake/Super Steady Shotyes
Remote control via USB/WiFino
Other featuresAnti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync, face recognition, smile shutter, sweep panorama, speaker
Metering
Metering modes40 segments (1200 w/ LV), center-weighted, spot
Metering range [EV] (with spot)2 – 20 (1 – 17 w/ LV) (4 – 20 (1 – 17 w/ LV))
Auto Exposure Lock buttonyes
Exposure modesAuto, P, A, S, M with shift
Subject programsportrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait, hand-held night shot, sunset
Exposure compensation [stops] (steps [stops])± 2 (1/3)
Zebrano
Flash
Flash shoe typeiISO
Accessory shoe capFA-SHC1AM
Flash modesnormal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync
Flash metering40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI
Requires D flash unityes
Flash guide number [m]/ coverage [mm]12/28
X-Sync speed [s]1/160
High Speed Syncyes
Wireless flash yes (only w/ built-in flash)
Wireless x-sync speed [s]1/160
Wireless HSSyes
Ratio flash controlno
Flash exposure compensation [stops] (steps [stops])± 2 (1/3)
Studio flash socketno
Flash Exposure Level lockno
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typepentamirror
Viewfinder resolution [pixels]
Viewfinder coverage95%, 90% w/ Quick AF LV, 100% w/ MF check LV
Viewfinder magnification0.80×
Eye relief [mm]/ from frame [mm]19.0/15.0
ScreensG (default)
Diopter adjustment [diopters]-2.5 – +1.0
Eyepiece cupFDA-EP7AM
Viewfinder accessory compatibleyes
Live Viewsecondary sensor, main sensor
Live View zoom1×, 7.5×, 15×
AS/SS scale in viewfinderyes
Display
Display technology, size [mm/inches], resolution [dots]TFT, 3″, 921600
Display mounttilt up 90°, tilt down 90°
Histogram displayluminance, RGB
Automatic brightnessyes
Touch screenno
Video output interfacesHDMI-Mini (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p)
Display accessories (opt.)screen protector PCK-LS7AM, screen protector PCK-LH6AM, sun shade SH-L2AM
Shooting
Frame rate [fps]7, 5
Frame rate with AF [fps]5.0
Frame rate with live view [fps]3
Shutter speed (still) [s]30 – 1/4000, B
Shutter typemech.
Self-timer [s]10, 2 (w/ mirror pre-fire)
Continuous self-timer [shots]
Bracketing frames (stops)3 (1/3, 2/3)
Remote release socketMinolta/Sony 3-pin
Wireless remote releaseRMT-DSLR1, RMT-DSLR2, RMT-VP1
Release priorityno
Depth of field previewyes
Aperture can be changed during depth of field previewyes
Silent depth of field previewyes
Storage
Storage media (number of slots)Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC, Eye-Fi (2)
Remote storage via USBno
Remote storage via FTPno
File system formatsFAT12, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT
File formatsARW 2.2, JPEG w/ EXIF 2.3, MPO
Power
Batteries1× NP-FM500H
Battery pack
Vertical gripVG-B50AM (1×/2× NP-FM500H)
External power supplyAC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM
Construction and accessories
Weather sealingno
Mount materialsteel
Weight [g]599
Standard accessoriesstrap, body cap, USB cable, battery NP-FM500H, charger BC-VM10, software
Other optional accessoriesmicrophone ECM-CG50, microphone ECM-ALST1
Misc
Other interfacesUSB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B)
USB modesmass storage
PrintingExif Print, Print Image Matching Ⅲ
Latest firmware version (release date)1.11
Comments
Reviews & linksLars Rehm on dpreview.com (full review), Mark Goldstein on PhotographyBLOG (full review), Matt Tuffin on WhatDigitalCamera.com (full review)
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