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56 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Lightweight and compact for an APS-C sized sensor DSLR; intuitive to use; fast and responsive; reliable performance.
Distinctly plastic construction; tilting screen stiff and awkward; image noise visible at higher ISO sensitivity settings.
SLR newcomers who are easily intimidated when trying to use a camera more complicated than a point-and-shoot may find the Alpha A380 a lot easier to use than other SLRs. But with the disappointing plastic build and lack of video capture, you might be ...
Abstract: The leading model of Sony's "upper entry level" trifecta of Alpha-branded shooters, the 14.2 megapixel DSLR-A380, has been hitting test benches lately and we've rounded up the results for your perusal. The consensus appears to be that Sony has focused on ...
Good JPEG output at base ISO (but sometimes poor low contrast detail, improves visibly when shooting in RAW), Good JPEG resolution, Reliable metering, Fastest AF in live view (but see disadvantages below), Coherent ergonomics for live view operation, Prob...
Visible blurring of fine detail in JPEGs from ISO 200 upwards, High ISO performance not on the same level as direct competitors, Smallest viewfinder of any APS-C DSLR, Protruding screen obstructs use of viewfinder, especially if youre wearing glasses, Lim...
When Sony launched the A380s predecessor, the DSLR-A350, in January 2008 it was arguably one of the best specified cameras in the entry-level segment sporting the highest resolution sensor and an impressive set of features. However, while today, appr...
Published: 2009-08-12, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Capable of shooting some very nice photos; fast Live View AF and single-shot performance; tiltable LCD; dual card slots; relatively simple, straightforward operation; built-in wireless flash and image stabilization.
Smallish grip; middling viewfinder; color shifts with default settings.
While the Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 is a solid inexpensive dSLR with a few nice features that will probably satisfy many shooters, it doesnt deliver quite enough on any front to outshine competitors.
Built-in IS which works with any lens, Quick and fuss-free Live View, Vertically-tilting monitor, Beginner-friendly user interface.
More noise than rivals at high ISOs, Slow continuous shooting, No movie mode, Body shape may not be to all tastes.
When Sony announced the Alpha A380 (and its lower-end counterparts the A330 and A230), it wasn’t hard to understand why many enthusiasts were disappointed. Most have become accustomed to new cameras featuring more powerful specifications such as hig...
OK, so while a resolution of 14.2 million effective pixels for a consumer level DSLR aiming for a mass-market family audience looks a bit like overkill, that level of spec in part justifies the Sony A380s £720 price tag. And set against the asking p...
That the A380 is only a minor upgrade indicates one of two things. Either the entry-level user is already well-catered for, with everything they need to take the kind of images they would require, or a better-specified model which would sit a little h...
Abstract: To introduce the Sony DSLR-A380 as the successor of the Alpha 350 is definitely a logical step. Although the spec driven fans were rather disappointed upon getting hold of the technical specifications, its not fair to take it out on the Sony A380. C...
Abstract: The Sony Alpha 380 follows directly from last year’s Alpha 350, and accompanies the new Alpha 280 and 330 (which will see limited distribution) as the flagship entry-level Sony DSLR. The headline features of the A380 are the same as the A350 - a fold-o...
