Sony Alpha DSLRA380Y Digital Camera

Review summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 172 reviews of Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 from international magazines and websites.

Verdict: Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 124585 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 87/100 = Very Good.

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Verdict: 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, it's not fair to take it out on the Sony A380....

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Review 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. It also costs more and feels cheaper. Maybe Sony thinks there's plenty of mileage left in the old tech...

Verdict: Conclusion The Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 is meant to replace the old A350, but it's more like a relaunch than a replacement. Technically, it appears to be pretty much the same camera, albeit with a new lens and a fancy redesign. This makes the price hard to...

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Review summary: An entry-level DSLR with features that can help novice photographers to discover the benefits of SLR photography. Sony's DSLR A380 is the top model in a suite of three Alpha DSLR cameras that were announced in late May. Ninety-two grams lighter than...

Verdict: An entry-level DSLR with features that can help novice photographers to discover the benefits of SLR photography.Sony's DSLR A380 is the top model in a suite of three Alpha DSLR cameras that were announced in late May. Ninety-two grams lighter than its...

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Review summary: A novice-friendly digital SLR with a tilting screen

Verdict: Sony's Alpha A380 is lightweight and easy to use, but its price is high for a plasticky camera without video

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Review summary: When Sony released the Alpha DSLR-A350, it stood out from the crowd primarily for its robust feature set at an aggressive price. A year later, everyone else has caught up, and its successor, the DSLR-A380 isn't quite so novel for the money anymore.

Verdict: While the Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 is a solid inexpensive dSLR with a few nice features that will probably satisfy many shooters, it doesn't deliver quite enough on any front to outshine competitors.

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Review summary: 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...

Verdict: 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. Handling isn't great, nor is low light performance, and unless you find one very cheap indeed, it's best...

Review summary: While the Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 is a solid and inexpensive dSLR with a few nice features that will probably satisfy many shooters, it doesn't deliver quite enough on any front to outshine competitors.

Verdict: There's plenty to like in the Sony Alpha DSLR-A380, especially if you're not overly concerned with colour accuracy. But like its siblings the A230 and A330, it doesn't really stand out in any particular way that might make it a recommended choice over...

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Review summary: 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...

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Review summary: The Sony A380 is a brand new mid-range DSLR, replacing the existing A350 in Sony's burgeoning Alpha range. Like the A350, it's got a 14.2-megapixel sensor, built-in SteadyShot image stabilisation and live view via its tilting rear screen, but these...

Verdict: Another decent, user-friendly DSLR from Sony, but the lack of true innovation is a disappointment

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Review summary: The Sony Alpha 380 is a bit of a refresh for the Alpha 350 that was beginning to show its age.

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Review summary: A novice-friendly digital SLR with a tilting screen

Verdict: Sony's Alpha A380 is lightweight and easy to use, but its price is high for a plasticky camera without video

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Review summary: In the new 14.2 effective megapixel A380 digital SLR, topping a new trio of consumer Alpha models also including the A230 and A330, manufacturer Sony is attempting to deliver its most lightweight and portable DSLR to date. Aimed at both beginner and...

Verdict: A reliable performer delivering richly detailed and colourful images, though you might want to trade up from the kit lens fairly quickly

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Review summary: Neither bottom-of-the-range DSLR nor semi-professional tool, the Sony Alpha A380 is aimed squarely at family users and enthusiastic amateurs.

Verdict: The Sony Alpha A380 delivers evenly exposed images with natural colours when left on its default settings. There are further pre-optimised Creative Style settings for those who prefer the more vivid look. We weren't convinced, however, that the...

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Review summary: Sony's mid-range DSLR doesn't pack video, but does offer a novice-friendly user interface. Is it an ideal 'My First DSLR'?

Verdict: Not a particularly exciting camera for existing Sony Alpha users, but DSLR newcomers will appreciate the interface and photo quality

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Review summary: Incorporating some of the best features seen on previous Sony Alphas, and even some of the new ones, the Sony a380 has arrived and it's looking to elbow its way into the competitive mid-range market.

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Review summary: Neither bottom-of-the-range DSLR nor semi-professional tool, the Sony Alpha A380 digital camera is aimed squarely at family users and enthusiastic ama...

Verdict: The Sony Alpha A380 delivers evenly exposed images with natural colours when left on its default settings. There are further pre-optimised Creative Style settings for those who prefer the more vivid look. We weren't convinced, however, that the...

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Review summary: 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...

Verdict: The Sony A380 is a new 14.2MP digital SLR with an 18-55mm zoom lens...

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Review summary: The A380 is in danger of getting lost in Sony's digital SLR line up, which includes six models at under £1,000. It's very similar to the A330 but has a 14- rather than a 10-megapixel sensor.

Verdict: A few welcome touches, but the 14-megapixel resolution does more to damage image quality than improve it compared with the similar A330.

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Verdict: The $699 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 is an intuitive, inexpensive DSLR that also happens to take good photos. However, other similarly priced cameras (such as the $599 Pentax K-x) can shoot HD video and are generally faster. Don't want to shoot video? The...

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Review summary: 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...

Verdict: 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 higher...

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Review summary: Boasting the same Quick AF live view system of its predecessor, what else does the latest Alpha model provide for the entry-level consumer?

Verdict: That the Sony 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...

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Review summary: In the market for a high-end, user-friendly, DSLR? Take a look at Sony's 14.2-megapixel A380.

Verdict: Thinking about upgrading from a compact to a digital SLR for the first time, or simply want a relatively lightweight and compact model as a backup? Though Canon and Nikon have long dominated the world of digital SLRs, Sony is fast gaining ground as a...

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Review summary: A novice-friendly digital SLR with a tilting screen

Verdict: Sony's Alpha A380 is lightweight and easy to use, but its price is high for a plasticky camera without video

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Review summary: This digital camera is designed to be able to produce favourable results and crisp and clear images for you. The camera is also very easy to use even for people who have never used it before. It has a help guide on the screen and it provides the user...

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Review summary: There's plenty to like in the Sony Alpha DSLR-A380, but it doesn't really stand out in any particular way from its competitors.

Verdict: While the Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 is a solid inexpensive dSLR with a few nice features that will probably satisfy many shooters, it doesn't deliver quite enough on any front to outshine competitors.

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Review summary: Sony introduces 14.2MP consumer DSLR with tilt screen and Live View

Verdict: Though not an inexpensive option for the first timer, the A380 looks better value when its high resolution is considered, plus the fact that when buying the kit lens it's still £80 cheaper than a D5000 body.

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Review summary: 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.

Verdict: The A380 is a fairly compact SLR that is easy to use and feature packed. Chunky controls, well-labeled buttons, and a comfortably lightweight body ensure that the A380 will appear less threatening to anyone picking up a SLR for the first time. However,...

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Review summary: Although other digital SLRs which offer Live View are held back by a slow Autofocus that makes compact cameras look speedy by comparison, the A380 uses a new system that allows the mirror to remain in place during focusing. That allows it to make use...

Verdict: The Sony A380 could be a good stopping-off point for photographers moving from a compact to SLRs. With a fast Autofocus, even in Live View, the A380 is a talented camera that's easy to learn. The problem is that the image quality is a little behind the...

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Review summary: The Sony Alpha 380 is the most highly specified of three simultaneous new releases from Sony, alongside the A280 and A300, and is designed to appeal to both first-time DSLR buyers and enthusiasts.

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Resolution	14.2 MegaPixel
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Memory Card	Memory Stick Duo PRO,Secure Digital,SDHC Memory Card
Screen Size	2.7 Inch
Camera Type	SLR
Optical Sensor	CCD Optical Sensor
Weight	490 Weight
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