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Released June 2009
The Alpha A380 is a 14.2 MP A-mount DSLR with sensor-shift stabilisation, quick phase-detection live view and a tilting screen.
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Type DSLR
Sensor APS-C
Megapixels 14.2
Lens Sony A-mount
Video –
Body weight 490 g What reviewers say Both reviews liked fast live view and stabilisation but criticised the plasticky build and small grip. Photography Blog found colour natural and high-ISO quality adequate for its audience; TechRadar was more critical of JPEG softness and noise, favouring rivals at the launch price. Both noted the absence of movie recording.
From photographyblog.com and techradar.com
Image and sensor
Camera type DSLR
Sensor format APS-C
Sensor type CCD
Sensor dimensions 23.5 × 15.7 mm
Effective resolution 14.2 MP
Largest image 4592 × 3056
RAW recording Yes
Standard ISO range 100–3200
Sensor detail Approximately 14.9 million total pixels; RGB primary-colour filter, anti-static coating and sensor-shift dust reduction
Image formats JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.1
Image processor BIONZ Lens and shooting
Lens mount Sony A-mount
Stabilisation Sensor shift
Maximum continuous burst 2.5 fps
Lens detail Compatible Sony, Minolta and Konica Minolta A-mount lenses; lens specifications depend on the fitted lens
Autofocus TTL phase-detection with nine points, including central cross sensor; single, automatic and continuous AF, manual focus and Eye-start AF
Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second
Burst detail Approximately 2.5 fps with the optical viewfinder, or 2 fps in live view; up to six RAW or three RAW+JPEG frames, depending on conditions and media.
Stabilisation detail SteadyShot INSIDE shifts the image sensor
Flash Automatic pop-up flash; guide number 10 m at ISO 100; ADI and pre-flash TTL; Alpha-system external flash support
Exposure controls Program, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual; automatic and six scene modes; 40-segment honeycomb metering Screen and viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical
Screen size 2.7″
Screen dots 230,400
Touchscreen No
Tilting screen Yes
Display detail Clear Photo LCD tilts approximately 135° up and 55° down. Quick AF Live View uses a dedicated sensor and phase-detection AF, with approximately 90% frame coverage; no magnified manual-focus preview.
Viewfinder detail Pentamirror; approximately 95% coverage and 0.74× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity, −1 m⁻¹. Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim) 500 photographs
Body weight 490 g
Release detail Sony Japan specifies 25 June 2009 for the body and kits; Sony Hong Kong specifies July 2009 availability. The May announcement precedes these regional sale dates.
Recording media SD, SDHC, Memory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo
Ports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mini HDMI Type C and Alpha accessory shoe
Battery life detail NP-FH50; approximately 500 shots with optical viewfinder or 230 in live view, under CIPA conditions.
Charging Supplied BC-VH1 battery charger; optional AC-PW10AM adapter
Dimensions Approximately 128 × 97 × 71.4 mm (width × height × depth), excluding projections.
Weight detail Approximately 490 g body only, excluding battery, media and accessories.
Colours Black Video
Video detail No movie recording; HDMI supports still-image playback. Pros and cons Pros + Sensor-shift stabilisation with compatible A-mount lenses+ Fast phase-detection autofocus in live view+ Tilting rear screenCons − No movie recording− Live view does not cover the full captured frame− Slow continuous shooting
