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With the Alpha DSLR-A380, Sony takes a lot of the complaints users have about digital DSLRs—and Sony cameras in general—and tries to offer compelling reasons for them to jump on its bandwagon. This compact camera is smaller and easier to use than newbi...
Good balance of shadow detail and highlights, Simple user interface, Articulating LCD, Dual memory card slots...
No HD movie recording, Relatively slow burst shooting rate, Noisy operation...
This DSLR offers a beginner-friendly interface and pleasing, accurate colors.
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electronicsme.com Updated:
2011-10-04 07:19:46
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Sony A380 DSLR is a new 14.2MP digital SLR with an 18-55mm zoom lens from Pentax. The camera features a tiltable 2.7" color LCD display, SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization and eye-start autofocus. Other features include super-quick autofoc...
If you're in the market for an entry-level DSLR that's a cut above the average, the Sony Alpha 380 makes an excellent choice. The high resolution sensor, excellent optics of the included kit lens, and in-camera image stabilization add up to a good valu...
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buy-n-shoot.com Updated:
2011-10-04 07:19:46
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The 14.2-megapixel tilt-screen Alpha 380 is the new and improved version of Sony’s a350 DSLR which, being originally released onto the market in January of 2008, was due for a minor upgrade given that in DSLR terms anything 18-months and beyond is...
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The Alpha 380 has a lot to offer DSLR newcomers, particularly those who are already used to shooting in live view, or who have inherited Grandpa’s Minolta lenses and want to keep using them. But anyone choosing among this Sony and the comparable Canon...
Fast AF in bright and moderate light, Best liveview experience you can get, Popup can control offcamera flash...
Awkward grip design, Resolution and noise control aren’t the best, Manual switch for choosing SD card or Memory Stick.
The Alpha 380 has a lot to offer DSLR newcomers, particularly those who are already used to shooting in live view, or who have inherited Grandpa’s Minolta lenses and want to keep using them. But anyone choosing among this Sony and the comparable Can...
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The Sony A380 could be a good stopping-off point for photographers moving from a compact to SLRs. With a fast Autofocus...
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Sony has had a bad year in its LCD TV and games business but seems to have a winner in its DSLR cameras. Supporting this success, the company has fed the market with a stream of models to satisfy a variety of budgets and requirements.Now three models:...
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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...
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In January last year Sony was one of the first manufacturers to diversify its entry level DSLR offerings when it replaced the DSLR-A100 with not one but three new cameras - the DSLR-A200, A300 and A350. Now, one and a half years later, the product h...
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...
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Sony’s Alpha DSLR-A380 is the company’s latest upper-entry-level DSLR. Announced in May 2009, it’s the successor to the Alpha A350, and inherits many features from this earlier model including the same 14.2 Megapixel CCD sensor, built-in image stab...
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...
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Sony’s still a newcomer to the DSLR world, but it’s clearly serious about competing against the old guard like Nikon and Canon. Just look at its top of the range A900, an awesome full-frame monster with 24.6 megapixels at its disposal.While the A900 is...
User friendly. Compact size. High speed autofocus in live view mode. Improved kit lens...
Not much of a development from the A350 it replaces. Fewer physical controls than most rivals. No video. Tiny grip...
Not a particularly exciting camera for existing Sony Alpha users, but DSLR newcomers will appreciate the interface and photo quality...
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The Sony A380 is a new 14 megapixel DSLR camera featuring a restyled design and user interface to make it easier to use. Replacing the A350 model, the A380 retains all of its predecessor’s key features, with a 2.7 inch tilting LCD screen, Live View...
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...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2011-10-04 07:19:47
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Sony’s four-year incursion into the DSLR market has been successful for many reasons. Aside from carrying Konica Minolta’s flame, it’s been its innovation and emphasis on value for money which has bought it a whole new audience. Whether it’s the budge...
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...
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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...
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