Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Reviews

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.

Lightweight and compact for an APS-C sized sensor DSLR; intuitive to use; fast and responsive; reliable performance

Distinctly plastic construction; tilting screen stiff and awkward; image noise visible at higher ISO sensitivity settings

Thinking about upgrading from a point-and-shoot camera to a digital single-lens reflex (SLR) for the first time, or simply want a relatively lightweight and compact SLR as a backup your main SLR? Though Canon and Nikon have long dominated the SLR ...

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 ...

Built-in IS which works with any lens.; Quick and fuss-free Live View.; Vertically-tilting monitor.; Beginner-friendly user interface.; Built-in IS which works with any lens.; Quick and fuss-free Live View.; Vertically-tilting monitor.; Beginner ...

More noise than rivals at high ISOs.; Slow continuous shooting.; No movie mode.; More noise than rivals at high ISOs.; Slow continuous shooting.; No movie mode

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 ...