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Canon PowerShot A580

Canon PowerShot A580
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alaScore 88

407 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 407 reviews of Canon PowerShot A580. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the image quality and portability. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the sensor and shutter. The exposure and image stabilizer get mixed reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot A580 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot A580

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of Canon PowerShot A580 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the portability and durability are on the whole positive. The image quality and battery also get good reviews. Some have doubts about the storage and low light performance.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot A580

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 164 user reviews of Canon PowerShot A580 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and performance. The portability and price also get good opinions. The shutter and sensor get less positive comments.

usability, price, portability, performance, image quality

memory, sensor, shutter

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Lars Rehm (dpreview.com)

Sony DSLR-A580 Review

 

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...

Good detail and color at lower sensitivities ; Consistently reliable metering and AF ; High ISO JPEG output usable up to ISO 12800 for smaller prints ; Low shadow noise levels at lower sensitivities ; Good dynamic range ; Good quality 1080p full-HD...

Quite aggressive noise reduction from ISO 1600 upwards ; Limited control over high ISO noise reduction in JPEG mode ('auto' or 'weak') ; Limited control in movie mode ; Occasionally unreliable white balance in low artificial light ; Limited...

The Sony DSLR-A580 is an excellent all-round performer but also offers a range of innovative features. It's a great alternative to more 'traditional' DSLRs and Sony's unique dual live view system makes it the ideal compromise for those who like the...

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Canon PowerShot A580 review

 

In general, it's best not to expect too much from a budget camera: the 8-megapixel Canon PowerShot A580 exemplifies this philosophy. Sure, it's got a clunky design, feels cheap, and doesn't have all the latest features (in fact for about the same price...

Great pictures for little investment; intuitive operation; advanced face detection for its class.

Feels and looks cheap; bulky; slow shot-to-shot performance, especially with flash.

It's slow and unglamorous, but the Canon PowerShot A580 captures good pictures at a low price.

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : David Gussman (pcmag.com)

Canon PowerShot A580

 

The Canon PowerShot A580 is a fine entry-level point-and-shooter, but for $30 more you can get the nearly identical A590 IS, which adds image stabilization and manual controls.

Inexpensive, even for an entry-level camera. Face detection.

Fewer features than the $179.99 PowerShot A590 IS. Bulky, boring design.

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Apr, 2008
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Canon Powershot A580

 

Physical Views The A580 compared to an average CD disc. Continue on to Features & Controls Powershot A580 Specifications Type of Camera Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 4x Optical/4x Digital/16x Combined Zoom Image Capture Device Type...

Mar, 2008
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Expert review by : Zoltan Arva-Toth (photographyblog.com)

Canon Powershot A580 Review

 

The front of the PowerShot A580 is dominated by the protruding 4x zoom lens, which is apparently inherited from earlier A series models. The zoom is motorised and spans focal lengths ranging from 5.8mm to 23.2mm. Given that the length of the...

The Canon PowerShot A580 is a worthy successor to an entire line of moderately priced, yet capable compact cameras marketed by Canon over the past couple of years. In two weeks of use, I have found basic operation to be highly intuitive, with the...

May, 2008
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Expert review by : Mike Pasini (imaging-resource.com)

Canon PowerShot A580 Digital Camera - Review - The Imaging Resource!

 

Designed for the beginner who wants a little more zoom than the typical 3x zoom entry-level camera provides, the Canon PowerShot A580 offers a 4x lens with fully automatic or semi-automatic settings, as well as 16 easily selectable shooting modes

DIGIC III image processor just like the big boys ; Motion detection to adjust ISO for best exposure ; Facial detection for portraits and to confirm those smiles afterwards ; Good body design, easy to hold and lightweight ; Good color saturation ; Good...

Difficult battery/card compartment latch ; Burned out highlights with blooming ; Poor digital zoom ; Flash washes out extreme Macro shots ; High barrel distortion ; High chromatic aberration at wide angle ; Soft corners at wide angle ; High contrast in...

The Canon PowerShot A580 has an eight megapixel CCD imager coupled with a Canon-branded 4x optical zoom lens. Images are framed on the 115,000 pixel 2.5-inch LCD display, or using the optical viewfinder. Photos and movies are stored on SD / MMC cards,...

Jun, 2008
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Sony DSLR-A580

 

Though the Sony A580 has impressive image quality, its true value is found in its clever use of multi-shot technology to dramatically reduce noise, expand dynamic range, or even create on-the-fly panoramas.

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 (or...

Sweep Panorama needs improving ; Creaking in grip ; Phase-detection AF a bit hit and miss sometimes (could be limited to our test units) ; No AF fine-tuning ; Multi-Frame shooting can be quite noisy ; Only two Noise Reduction settings (Auto, Weak); no...

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,...

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Expert review by : cgarrard (alphamountworld.com)

Sony A580 Review- (Parts I and II Combined)

 

Sony announced no less than six new Alpha branded cameras in 2010, but only two of those cameras were actual traditional DSLRS. Of those two the Alpha A580 is the higher end model sporting a new 16.2 mp HD CMOS sensor and HD 1080p video capture. Just...

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Ben Long (macworld.com)

Review: Sony a580 DSLR camera

 

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.

The camera’s 3-inch LCD screen is bright, clear, and beautiful, and the Alpha’s menu system is intuitive and easy-to-navigate. The LCD screen can tilt out and away from the camera, making for great flexibility when shooting overhead, or at waist level....

Dec, 2010
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Expert review by : jonathanb (dcamerareview.com)

Canon Powershot A580

 

The Canon PowerShot A580 is an 8 megapixel point and shoot camera with a 4x optical zoom lens with Image Stabilization, a F2.6 maximum aperture, and a shutter speed range of 15-1/2,000 sec. It features a large high-resolution 2.5-in. LCD … Continue...

Mar, 2008
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