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Sony A380 DSLR Sony DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Sensor size:APS-CWeight:540 gBattery life (CIPA):500 shots

Sony A380 DSLR Sony DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.3

Overall score

Score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

90%

4.3

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of cameras
4.3

Technical score

Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

28%

5.7

Sensor & Image

25%

4.4

Photo Features

18%

2.3

Video & Audio

14%

3.9

Display & Design

8%

6.2

Battery & Power

7%

2.6

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 77% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £95

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Technical Specifications of camera Sony A380 DSLR Sony DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM

Technical score
Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

28%

5.7

Sensor & Image

25%

4.4

Photo Features

18%

2.3

Video & Audio

14%

3.9

Display & Design

8%

6.2

Battery & Power

7%

2.6

Connectivity & Storage

4.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Sony A380 DSLR Sony DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

4.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.0
Sensor size
APS-C
Sensor size
APS-C
â–² Better than 57% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as APS-C; it is larger than the sensor in 57.4% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 25.7% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
14.2 MP
Main camera megapixels
14.2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 14.2 MP, which is lower than that of 73.3% of cameras and equal to that of 2.1% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
5.13 µm
Main camera pixel size
5.13 µm
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 5.13 µm, which are larger than those in 85% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
Sony A
Built-in focus motor
yes
Built-in focus motor
yes
â–² Better than 89% of models
This camera has a built-in focus motor. 10.9% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
9
N. of focus points
9
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 9 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 67.1% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 26% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
â–² Better than 63% of models
This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.3% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
no
AF tracking
no
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
This camera does not support AF tracking. 88.1% of cameras support this feature.
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Max video resolution
N/A
Video bitrate
N/A
Video bit depth
N/A
Video chroma subsampling
N/A
Video codecs
N/A
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Type
dslr
Weight
540 g
Weight
540 g
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 540 g which is heavier than 67.8% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.5% of cameras.
Width
128 mm
Width
128 mm
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 128 mm which is wider than 66.7% of cameras and equal to that of 1.1% of cameras.
Height
97 mm
Height
97 mm
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 97 mm which is taller than 77.2% of cameras and equal to that of 1.7% of cameras.
Thickness
71.4 mm
Thickness
71.4 mm
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 71.4 mm which is thicker than 64.9% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
500 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
500 shots
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 500 shots, which is longer than that of 79.1% of cameras and equal to that of 3.6% of cameras.
230 with LCD.
Battery capacity
870 mAh
Battery capacity
870 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 870 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 81.7% of cameras and equal to those in 0.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Sony A380 DSLR Sony DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 1.79 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    5.13 µm
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (5.1 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    5.13 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Sensor cleaning system
    Sensor cleaning system
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera includes a sensor cleaning system, the average camera does not.
    Sensor-shift dust reduction.
  • 170 shots more shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    500 shots
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has longer battery life than the average camera (500 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    230 with LCD.
    500 shots vs 330 shots
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    optical
    â–² Better than 49% of models
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (optical vs none).
    Pentamirror optical viewfinder.
    optical vs none
  • Built-in AF motor
    Built-in focus motor
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This camera has a built-in focus motor, the average camera does not.
  • 3.05x cheaper
    Sony A380 DSLR Sony DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM is cheaper than the average camera (£95 vs £290).
    £95 vs £290
  • 3.05x cheaper
    Sony A380 DSLR Sony DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM is cheaper than the average camera (£95 vs £290).
    £95 vs £290
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    optical
    â–² Better than 49% of models
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (optical vs none).
    Pentamirror optical viewfinder.
    optical vs none
  • 1.79 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    5.13 µm
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (5.1 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    5.13 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Sensor cleaning system
    Sensor cleaning system
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera includes a sensor cleaning system, the average camera does not.
    Sensor-shift dust reduction.
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • Built-in AF motor
    Built-in focus motor
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This camera has a built-in focus motor, the average camera does not.
  • 170 shots more shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    500 shots
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has longer battery life than the average camera (500 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    230 with LCD.
    500 shots vs 330 shots
  • More versatile card slots
    Memory card slot types
    Memory Stick Duo + SD
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This camera uses more versatile card slots than the average camera (Memory Stick Duo + SD vs SD). The average camera supports SD memory card slot types.
    Memory Stick Duo + SD vs SD
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    0
    Category Benchmark
    Market range: <-5 – >1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (0 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    0 vs -4
  • No AF tracking
    AF tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 88% of cameras support it.
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • 5 % lower viewfinder coverage
    Viewfinder coverage
    95 %
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >100 %
    This camera has a lower viewfinder coverage than the average camera (95 % vs 100 %). The average camera has viewfinder coverage of 100 %.
    95 % vs 100 %
  • 2 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (0 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    0 vs 2
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 1.5 stops less CIPA-rated stabilization
    Image stabilization rating (CIPA)
    2.5 stops
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <2.5 stops – >7.5 stops
    This camera offers less CIPA-rated stabilization than the average camera (2.5 stops vs 4 stops). The average camera reaches 4 stops.
    2.5 stops vs 4 stops
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12-bit
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12-bit vs 14-bit
  • 93% less popular
    Sony A380 DSLR Sony DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 2.8% worse value for money
    Sony A380 DSLR Sony DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.03 vs 6.2).
    6.03 vs 6.2
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • 5 % lower viewfinder coverage
    Viewfinder coverage
    95 %
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >100 %
    This camera has a lower viewfinder coverage than the average camera (95 % vs 100 %). The average camera has viewfinder coverage of 100 %.
    95 % vs 100 %
  • 145 g heavier
    Weight
    540 g
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (540 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    540 g vs 395 g
  • 23.1 mm taller body
    Height
    97 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is taller than the average camera (97 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    97 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 25.4 mm thicker
    Thickness
    71.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (71.4 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    71.4 mm vs 46 mm
  • 0.04 x less viewfinder magnification
    Viewfinder magnification
    0.74 x
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <0.62 x – >1.07 x
    This camera has a lower viewfinder magnification than the average camera (0.7 x vs 0.78 x). The average camera has a viewfinder magnification of 0.78 x.
    0.74 x vs 0.78 x
  • 8.1 mm wider
    Width
    128 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is wider than the average camera (128 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    128 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12-bit
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12-bit vs 14-bit
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14.2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14.2 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14.2 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 4 older
    Release date
    2009
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2009 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    May 2009
    2,009 vs 2,013
  • 6 points lower DxOMark sensor score
    DxOMark sensor score
    67 points
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <52 points – >94 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark sensor score than the average camera (67 points vs 73 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sensor score of 73 points.
    67 points vs 73 points
  • 229 points lower DxOMark Sports score
    DxOMark sports score
    614 points
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <372 points – >3k points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark sports score than the average camera (614 points vs 843 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sports score of 843 points.
    614 points vs 843 points
  • 0.6 points lower DxOMark Landscape score
    DxOMark landscape score
    11.8 points
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <10.8 points – >14.3 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark landscape score than the average camera (11.8 points vs 12.4 points). The average camera scores 12.4 points.
    11.8 points vs 12.4 points
  • 0.4 points lower DxOMark Portrait score
    DxOMark portrait score
    22.6 points
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <20.8 points – >25.2 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark portrait score than the average camera (22.6 points vs 23 points). The average camera scores 23.0 points.
    22.6 points vs 23.0 points
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    0
    Category Benchmark
    Market range: <-5 – >1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (0 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    0 vs -4
  • No AF tracking
    AF tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 88% of cameras support it.
  • 1.5 stops less CIPA-rated stabilization
    Image stabilization rating (CIPA)
    2.5 stops
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <2.5 stops – >7.5 stops
    This camera offers less CIPA-rated stabilization than the average camera (2.5 stops vs 4 stops). The average camera reaches 4 stops.
    2.5 stops vs 4 stops
  • 3.2 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    2.5 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (2.5 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    2.5 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 14 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    9
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    9 vs 23
  • 2 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (0 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    0 vs 2
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    no video recording
  • 250 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    870 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (870 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    870 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Older HDMI version
    HDMI version
    1.3
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This camera uses HDMI 1.3, while the average camera uses HDMI 1.4.
    1.3 vs 1.4

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Third-party reviews

What we like about Sony A380 DSLR Sony DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM

  • Exceptionally fast autofocus in Live View mode compared to contemporary rivals
  • Lightweight and compact body making it a highly portable DSLR option
  • Built-in 'SteadyShot' sensor-shift image stabilization that works with any lens
  • Intuitive user interface with on-screen help guides ideal for beginners
  • Tilting LCD screen useful for high-angle or waist-level shooting
  • Decent image resolution and color accuracy at lower ISO settings
  • Fast, reasonably quiet autofocus performance from the SAM kit lens motor

What we don't like about Sony A380 DSLR Sony DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM

  • Uncomfortable and small handgrip that can feel unbalanced with larger lenses
  • Poor low-light performance with high noise levels above ISO 400-800
  • Lack of video recording capabilities, which was common in its 2009 release era
  • Limited 90% frame coverage in the optical viewfinder and Live View screen
  • Below-average battery life, especially when using Live View extensively
  • Relatively slow continuous shooting speed (2.5 fps), insufficient for sports
  • Kit lens exhibits some softness and vignetting at wide-angle corners

Verdict

The Sony Alpha A380 is a compact, entry-level DSLR equipped with a 14.2-megapixel APS-C CCD sensor, a Bionz processor, a 9-point phase-detection autofocus system, and a 2.7-inch tilting LCD screen. Bundled with the DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM kit lens, its main advantages include built-in SteadyShot sensor-shift image stabilization, an intuitive interface for beginners, and a highly responsive Live View mode powered by a secondary sensor. On the downside, the camera suffers from poor high-ISO low-light performance (ISO up to 3200), a slow continuous shooting speed of 2.5 fps, a very small optical viewfinder, and the complete lack of video recording capabilities.

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