A580 or A55?

Wasn't quite sure which bit of the forum to put this in - but here goes anyway!

Despite having only just purchased my A500 (2nd hand - good deal) I have now been offered a small contribution towards a better improved model and am thinking I would also really like one that does video too.

I was pretty fixed on the A580, as was thinking it would have better ISO and image quality - but have now started reading reviews etc and it seems maybe the differences are not that big? I did like the sound of the autofocus for video, but some people seem to think it is not really worth using?

I suspect that either camera would be amazing and I will enjoy whatever I choose - but not sure which way to go!

Both are available for almost identical prices (L20 difference) so no biggie there.

So any contributions from people? Which would you choose?

I think the differences are small (IQ, handling) but some could be important like the refocus during video.

Another big difference is size, if you have big hands the A580 might be more comfortable then the A55 and vice-versa.

Also some people love the EVF while others hate it, so it's very personal.

So maybe go to a shop and test both side-by-side before deciding to make sure you get what you really like best.

MartinSykes wrote: The a55 on the other hand does autofocus during filming which sounds much more useful.

well, good sir.. I'm glad to say that it is useful, even for non-videographers like me.

I actually almost never use the video feature in A55 back when i still have it. But my huge huge thumb often hit the video button accidentally and so i thought "oh well... might as well try it". and the AF while recording is really that helpful in making sure that your family members' face kept out of blurs.

if you are looking for an all-rounder camera, A55 is a very good camera. As other forum members has said earlier, it doesn't take much space in your bag and it's light.

I miss it sometimes...