Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Overview
First introduced in August, 2009,
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 is a 14 MP
DSLR with a APS-C
(23.6 x 15.8 mm) sized CCD sensor.
Sony
replaced the older Sony A350
with Alpha DSLR-A380. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony A380 with Sony A350
Sony
replaced Alpha DSLR-A380 with
Sony A390.
Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony A380 with Sony A390
Sony A380 comes with a 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.4 mm (1.11").
- Full Frame
- Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Sensor resolution of Sony A380 ~ 4567 x 3065 pixels.
Sony A380 has Crop Factor: 1.52
The sensor has a surface area of 372.9 mm².
There are approximate 13,997,855 photosites (pixels) on this area.
|
Model |
Year |
$ |
Sensor |
ISO |
Weight |
Dimensions |
|
Sony A390
|
2010
|
|
14MP
|
100 - 3200
|
549g
|
128 x 97 x 86mm
|
|
Sony A380
|
2009
|
|
14MP
|
100 - 3200
|
519g
|
128 x 97 x 71mm
|
|
Sony A330
|
2009
|
|
10MP
|
100 - 3200
|
529g
|
128 x 97 x 71mm
|
|
Sony A350
|
2008
|
|
14MP
|
100 - 3200
|
674g
|
131 x 99 x 75mm
|
|
Sony A300
|
2008
|
|
10MP
|
100 - 3200
|
632g
|
131 x 99 x 75mm
|
Proc and Cons of Sony A380
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 with competitors in entry-level dslr cameras.
| Built-in Wireless |
| Tilting Screen |
| Optical Viewfinder |
| RAW Support |
| 1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
| Manual Exposure Mode |
| 9 Focus Points |
| Flash Sync Port |
| Sensor-shift Image Stabilization |
| External Flash |
| AF Face Detection |
| 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
| Manual Focus |
| 519g Light Body |
| 2 AE Bracketing Range |
| No Bluetooth |
| No Touch Screen |
| No Environmental Sealing |
| Low Screen Resolution: 230k dots |
| Low Battery Life: 500 shots |
| No Articulating Screen |
| No Full HD Video |
| Small LCD Screen: 2" |
| Slow Continuous Shooting: 230 fps |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 has an Overall Score of 61/100
and ranked #108 out of 206
in DSLR cameras, and ranked #325
out of 1222 in all cameras.
Sony A380 Scores
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Physical Dimensions of Sony A380
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 weighs 519g and has external dimensions
of 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 2.8"). Considering that the average weight
of Entry-Level DSLR cameras is 538g,
Sony A380
is 19 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Weight Comparison
Entry-Level DSLR Cameras
Sony A380
Average weight
Min weight
Max weight
Thickness Comparison
Entry-Level DSLR Cameras
Sony A380
Average Thickness
Min Thickness
Max Thickness
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Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
Alpha DSLR-A380 |
Dimensions |
Alpha DSLR-A380 |
|
Sony A390
|
549 g
|
519 g
|
128 x 97 x 86 mm
|
128 x 97 x 71 mm
|
|
Sony A350
|
674 g
|
519 g
|
131 x 99 x 75 mm
|
128 x 97 x 71 mm
|
|
Sony A58
|
492 g
|
519 g
|
129 x 95 x 78 mm
|
128 x 97 x 71 mm
|
|
Nikon D3200
|
505 g
|
519 g
|
125 x 96 x 77 mm
|
128 x 97 x 71 mm
|
|
Sony A37
|
506 g
|
519 g
|
124 x 92 x 85 mm
|
128 x 97 x 71 mm
|
|
Sony A35
|
415 g
|
519 g
|
124 x 92 x 85 mm
|
128 x 97 x 71 mm
|
|
Nikon D3300
|
430 g
|
519 g
|
124 x 98 x 76 mm
|
128 x 97 x 71 mm
|
|
Sony A330
|
529 g
|
519 g
|
128 x 97 x 71 mm
|
128 x 97 x 71 mm
|
Specifications of Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
| General |
| Brand |
Sony
|
| Model |
Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Announced |
August, 2009 |
| Body Type |
Compact SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Manual Focus |
|
| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
143 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
2" |
| Screen Type |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
|
| Live View |
|
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.49 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
|
| AF Continuous |
|
| AF Single |
|
| AF Tracking |
|
| AF Selective |
|
| AF Center |
|
| AF Multi Area |
|
| AF Live View |
|
| AF Face Detection |
|
| AF Contrast Detection |
|
| AF Phase Detection |
|
| Number of Focus Points |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
|
| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
|
| Aperture Priority |
|
| Manual Exposure Mode |
|
| Exposure Compensation |
|
| Custom White Balance |
|
| Image Stabilization |
|
| Built-in Flash |
|
| Flash Range |
10.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External Flash |
|
| AE Bracketing |
|
| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
|
| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.6 x 15.8 mm |
| Sensor Area |
372.9 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
14 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4592 x 3056 |
| Max Native ISO |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
|
| Max Video Resolution |
None |
| Video Formats |
|
| Timelapse Recording |
|
| Microphone Port |
|
| Headphone Port |
|
| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
|
| Average |
|
| Spot |
|
| Partial |
|
| AF-Area |
|
| Center Weighted |
|
| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
|
| HDMI |
|
| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
500 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NP-FH50 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
519 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
128 x 97 x 71 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
|
| Water Proof |
|
| Dust Proof |
|
| Shock Proof |
|
| Crush Proof |
|
| Freeze Proof |
|
| Shock Proof |
|
| Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
|
| Selfie Friendly |
|