Sony A380 body

Table of main differences between Sony DSLR-A330 and DSLR-A380:

	DSLR-A330	DSLR-A380
Number of megapixels	10.2 MP	14.2 MP
Maximum picture size	3872x2592 px	4592x3056 px
Matrix size	23.6 x 15.8mm	23.5 x 15.7mm
Playback magnification (maximum)	12x, 9.1x, 7.1x	14x, 1x, 7.2x
Battery life	Approx. 500 shots	Approx. 510 shots

SteadyShot INSIDE System:

• System: Rotary touch mechanism
• SteadyShot INSIDE function bar (viewfinder)
• Camera shake warning (viewfinder)
• SteadyShot INSIDE support — shutter speed reduction approximately 2.5 EV — 3.5 EV (depending on shooting conditions and lens)
• SteadyShot INSIDE compatible — all Sony Alpha lenses, as well as Minolta and Konica Minolta A-mount lenses

Autofocus system:

• TTL metering phase detection system
• 9 point probe with a cross dot in the centre
• EV sensitivity scale 0 to 18 (at ISO 100 equivalent)
• System for automatically activating autofocus when the camera approaches the eye (on, off by choice)
• Wide focus area (9-zone auto)
• Spot focus area (with a cross-shaped dot at the centre)
• Selecting the focus area by location (9 areas)
• Modes:
  • Continuous focus
  • Time-lapse mode
  • Auto
  • Manual focus
• Predictive focus control
• Focus Lock
• AF-assist beam
• AF illuminator area 1-5 metres

Flash modes:

• Auto
• Filling
• Slow sync
• Rear curtain sync
• High-speed sync with optional compatible flash
• Wireless flash mode
• Slow sync mode
• Red-eye removal
• Auto pop-up flash
• Flash Compensation +/-2.0 EV (0.3EV steps)
• Flash sync speed 1/160 second
• Built-in flash recycle time — 4 seconds

Playback/Editing:

• Information screen
• Insufficient White Warning
• TOC playback: 25, 9, 5 or 4 last frames
• Magnification (Max): Large 14x, Medium 11x, Small 7.2x
• Image Rotation
• Automatic Image Rotation

Additional functions:

• Dual anti-dust system (anti-static coating and sensor shift mechanism)
• 2 screen angles
• Selection of images for printing
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
• IR remote control
• Free memory indicator (CF)
• Sound signal (on/off)
• Remembering the file number
• Folder name mode — standard or with date

Battery life on a single charge:

• With viewfinder — 500 shots
• Live view — 230 shots

Menu languages

English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian

Good to know:

Dust protection system
To combat dust, Sony has created a unique double protection system. This system combines a protective coating on your DSLR's CCD sensor that keeps out dust, and a mechanism that gently shakes the sensor when the camera is turned off to remove any dust trapped in the body.

SteadyShot INSIDE
Sony's stabilization technology for Handycam camcorders, Cyber-shot digital cameras, and DSLRs uses a shake detection method (through gyro sensors). The result (blur reduction) is equally good on all cameras, but each of them has a slightly different technology.

AF-assist beam
Proper focus and composition is extremely difficult to achieve in low or no light conditions. When shooting in any lighting condition, from bright daylight to complete darkness, the AF-assist illuminator automatically illuminates the subject to ensure the camera focuses accurately. This guarantees a sharply focused image with clear contours, regardless of lighting conditions.

Optical viewfinder
The optical viewfinder is used in bright sunlight or in poor lighting conditions where it is difficult to see the LCD monitor. It can also be used in place of the LCD to reduce power consumption.

BRAVIA Sync
BRAVIA Sync allows you to control other Sony devices, such as a Handycam camcorder or Blu-ray Disc player, from the comfort of your favorite armchair, with just one remote control from your BRAVIA TV. Or, if you connect the camera to a BRAVIA TV with an HDMI cable, you can use the TV remote control to view photos and videos stored on the camera.