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Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
7.5 out of 10

Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

Camera Type: SLR/Professional Resolution: 14.2 Megapixel * Read more

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Reviews and Problems with Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

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Overall 6
5.9
Value for money 4
4.3
Features 5
5.5
Performance 3
3.5
Picture quality 5
5.3
Ergonomics 2
2.1
Build quality 4
4.3

Expert Review

DP Review
9 December 2009
  • Summary: Aside from its unique high-speed live view mode the Alpha 380 simply can't compete with the best of its peers in this fiercely competitive sector.
  • Pros: 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 li...
  • Cons: 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,...
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Overall 6
6.0

Expert Review

PhotoRadar
2 June 2009
  • Conclusion: It is important to note, however, that if Sony's past pricing strategy is anything to go by, the A380 will drop in price fairly quickly and get cheaper and cheaper the
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Overall 6
6.0

Expert Review

Photo answers
9 August 2009
  • Excerpt: The Sony a380 is one of the latest DSLRs to come from Sony this year, with a brand new look and some interesting features to give photography beginners and enthusiasts a
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Overall 6
6.0

Sony A380 review

electricpig.co.uk
3 August 2009
  • Summary: Another decent, user-friendly DSLR from Sony, but the lack of true innovation is a disappointment
  • Pros: Super-fast live view autofocus
  • Cons: Uncomfortable to hold
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Overall 6
6.0

Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 review Review

CNET
9 July 2009
  • Summary: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A380's pictures and specs are decent, but, apart from its better kit lens, it doesn't improve significantly on the DSLR-A350.
  • Pros: Quick and simple live-view mode, Quieter and smoother autofocus than its predecessor, the DSLR-A350, Decent kit lens
  • Cons: Small and gloomy viewfinder, Cheap-feeling finish, Very similar to its predecessor, Expensive
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Overall 6
6.0

Sony Alpha 380

CNET
4 December 2009
  • Excerpt: Avec son capteur de 14 megapixels, l’Alpha 380 est le plus perfectionné des reflex d’entrée de gamme Sony.
  • Pros: capteur 14 megapixels, Liveview très réactif, simplicité d’usage, écran orientable verticalement.
  • Cons: pas de vidéo, l’écran ne pivote pas horizontalement, pas de câble HDMI, faible cadence en mode rafale, ergonomie du boitier discutable.
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Overall 6
5.6

Sony Alpha 380 - Alpha-Tier

colorfoto.de
9 September 2009
  • Summary: Die Alpha 380 ist das Topmodell unter Sonys SLR-Modellen in der Klasse bis 750 Euro. Sie entspricht in der Ausstattung exakt der 10-Megapixel-Kamera Alpha 330, ist aber...
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Overall 6
6.1

Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 im Test: teuer und kaum Neuerungen

CNET
10 July 2009
  • Summary: Auf dem Papier macht die A380 einen guten Eindruck: Nachdem Canon die Messlatte für APS-C-Sensoren, wie sie in Einsteiger-DSLRs zum Einsatz kommen, mit dem
  • Pros: toller Live-View-Modus, gutes Kit-Objektiv, verbesserter Autofokus, schwenkbares Display
  • Cons: kleiner, dunkler Sucher, weitgehend mit dem Vorgänger identisch, mittelmäßige Verarbeitungsqualität, teuer
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