Camera tech data for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

General
NameSony Alpha DSLR-A380
Mount typeA-mount
Supported lensesclassic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT
Release year2009
Statusdiscontinued
Digital parameters
Output resolution [pixels]4592×3056, 3408×2272, 2288×1520
Output resolution (16:9) [pixels]4592×2576, 3408×1920, 2288×1280
Output resolution (panorama) [pixels]
Output resolution (3D panorama) [pixels]
Effective output pixels14.0 M
Sensor typeCCD, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC
Sensor size [mm] (crop factor)23.5×15.7 (1.5×)
ISO rangeauto (100–400), 100–3200 (1/1 stops)
Color and post-processing
Color spacessRGB, Adobe RGB
Image parameterscontrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3)
Creative stylesstandard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, B/W
Picture effects
Picture parameters
Gamma settings
Picture profiles
Soft skin effect
White balanceauto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom (1 register)
Color temperature range [K]2500–9900
Color temperature increments [K]100
Color compensation index [steps]± 9 (G/M)
White-balance bracketing [pictures per shot] (steps [mired])
Noise reductionlong exp. (>1s), high-ISO
D-range optimizerstandard, advanced auto
DRO bracketing [pictures per shot] (levels)
Auto HDR
Lens compensation
Movie recording
Movie resolutions [size/fps]
Movie ISO range
Shutter speed (movie) [s]
Movie formats
Audio formats
Movie length
Microphone
Audio monitoring
Movie features
Auto-focus
AF sensors8 line, 1 cross
AF range [EV]0 – 18
AF modesAF-A, AF-S, AF-C
AF range limiterno
AF assist lightno
AF adjustment [no. of lenses]
AF bracketing [step width] ([number of shots])- (-)
Features
Eye-startyes
Anti-Shake/Super Steady Shotyes
Remote control via USB/WiFino
Other featureson-screen help, Anti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync, smart teleconverter
Metering
Metering modes40 segments (1200 w/ LV), center-weighted, spot
Metering range [EV] (with spot)2 – 20 (2 – 17 w/ LV) (4 – 20 (2 – 17 w/ LV))
Auto Exposure Lock buttonno
Exposure modesAuto, P, A, S, M
Subject programsportrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait, sunset
Exposure compensation [stops] (steps [stops])± 2 (1/3)
Zebrano
Flash
Flash shoe typeiISO
Accessory shoe capFA-SHC1AM
Flash modesnormal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync
Flash metering40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI
Requires D flash unityes
Flash guide number [m]/ coverage [mm]10/28
X-Sync speed [s]1/160
High Speed Syncyes
Wireless flash yes (only w/ built-in flash)
Wireless x-sync speed [s]1/160
Wireless HSSyes
Ratio flash controlno
Flash exposure compensation [stops] (steps [stops])± 2 (1/3)
Studio flash socketno
Flash Exposure Level lockno
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typepentamirror
Viewfinder resolution [pixels]
Viewfinder coverage95%, 90% w/ Quick AF LV
Viewfinder magnification0.74×
Eye relief [mm]/ from frame [mm]19.7/14.1
ScreensG (default)
Diopter adjustment [diopters]-3.0 – +1.0
Eyepiece cupFDA-EP5AM
Viewfinder accessory compatibleyes
Live Viewsecondary sensor
Live View zoom1×, 1.4×, 2×
AS/SS scale in viewfinderyes
Display
Display technology, size [mm/inches], resolution [dots]TFT, 2.7″, 230400
Display mounttilt up 135°, tilt down 55°
Histogram displayluminance, RGB
Automatic brightnessyes
Touch screenno
Video output interfacesHDMI-Mini (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p)
Display accessories (opt.)screen protector PCK-LS5AM, screen protector PCK-LH5AM, sun shade SH-L1AM
Shooting
Frame rate [fps]2.5
Frame rate with AF [fps]2.5
Frame rate with live view [fps]2
Shutter speed (still) [s]30 – 1/4000, B
Shutter typemech.
Self-timer [s]10, 2
Continuous self-timer [shots]5, 3
Bracketing frames (stops)3 (1/3, 2/3)
Remote release socket
Wireless remote releaseRMT-DSLR1, RMT-DSLR2, RMT-VP1
Release priorityno
Depth of field previewno
Aperture can be changed during depth of field previewno
Silent depth of field previewno
Storage
Storage media (number of slots)Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC (2)
Remote storage via USBno
Remote storage via FTPno
File system formatsFAT12, FAT16, FAT32
File formatsARW 2.0, JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21
Power
Batteries1× NP-FH50
Battery pack
Vertical grip
External power supplyAC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM
Construction and accessories
Weather sealingno
Mount materialsteel
Weight [g]490
Standard accessoriesstrap ST-PSH1AM, body cap ALC-B55, USB cable, battery NP-FH50, charger BC-VH1, software
Other optional accessories
Misc
Other interfacesUSB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B)
USB modesmass storage, PTP/PictBridge
PrintingExif Print, Print Image Matching Ⅲ
Latest firmware version (release date)1.10 (11/2009)
Commentsstudio flash socket via PCT-100 or FA-ST1AM
Reviews & linksAndy Westlake at dpreview.com (full review), David Kilpatrick (full review)
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