sony α380 Specifications

Announced: May 18, 2009

Price
MSRP$729
Body type
Body typeCompact SLR
Sensor
Max resolution4592 x 3056
Other resolutions
  • 4592 x 2576
  • 3408 x 2272
  • 3408 x 1920
  • 2288 x 1520
  • 2288 x 1280
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Effective pixels14 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors15 megapixels
Sensor sizeAPS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm)
Sensor typeCCD
ProcessorBionz
Image
ISO
  • Auto
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
White balance presets6
Custom white balanceYes(1)
Image stabilizationSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatRAW
JPEG quality levels
  • Fine
  • Standard
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Digital zoomNo
Manual focusYes
Number of focus points9
Lens mountSony/Minolta Alpha
Focal length multiplier1.5×
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCDTilting
Screen size2.7″
Screen dots230,400
Touch screenNo
Live viewYes
Viewfinder typeOptical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage95%
Viewfinder magnification0.74×(0.49×35mm equiv.)
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30sec
Maximum shutter speed1/4000sec
Aperture priorityYes
Shutter priorityYes
Manual exposure modeYes
Subject / scene modesNo
Built-in flashYes(Pop-up)
Flash range10.00m(at ISO 100)
External flashYes(Hot-shoe, Wireless)
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • On
  • Off
  • Red-Eye
  • Slow Sync
  • Rear Curtain
  • Wireless
Continuous drive2.5fps
Self-timerYes(2 or 10 sec)
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
WB BracketingNo
Videography features
MicrophoneNone
Storage
Storage types
  • SD/ SDHC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage includedNone
Connectivity
USBUSB 2.0(480 Mbit/sec)
HDMIYes
Remote controlYes(Wired or Wireless (Optional))
Physical
Environmentally sealedNo
BatteryBattery Pack
Battery descriptionLithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery & charger
Weight (inc. batteries)519g(1.14lb/ 18.31oz)
Dimensions128 x 97 x 71mm(5.04 x 3.82 x 2.8″)
Other features
Orientation sensorYes
Timelapse recordingNo
GPSNone
sony a380

sony α380

Shutter count check supported. You can press the button below to check the shutter count.