Product Comparison: Sony DSLR-A380L vs Sony DSLR-A390L


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Sony DSLR-A380L Digital SLR Camera
Sony DSLR-A380L Digital SLR Camera
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Sony DSLR-A390L Digital SLR Camera
Sony DSLR-A390L Digital SLR Camera
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General Specifications
Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
DSLR-A380L
DSLR-A390L
Origin
Thailand
Thailand
About the Product
The Sony A380 DSLR camera brings you the freedom of Live View, which lets you compose and shoot photos using a tiltable 2.7-inch LCD screen.
The Sony A390 is a new 14 megapixel DSLR camera featuring a restyled design to make it easier to use. That’s exactly what we said about the the A390’s predecessor, the A380, which had one of the most uncomfortable handgrips that we’ve ever used on a DSLR.
Key Specs
Sensor Resolution
14.2 MP
14.2 MP
Sensor Type
CCD
CCD
Lens
DT 18-55mm F3.5 - 5.6 SAM
DT 18-55mm F3.5 - 5.6 SAM
Viewfinder
Pentamirror
Pentamirror
Size & Weight
Height
3.81 in.
3.83 in.
Width
5.05 in.
5.05 in.
Depth
2.81 in.
3.28 in.
Weight
17.28 oz.
17.53 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Sony DSLR-A380L Digital SLR Camera
  • The camera is very light and balanced when using the 18-55 lens.
  • I am very impressed with weight of the camera.
  • Very lightweight. Very fast autofocus.
  • This is a very lightweight camera!
  • Everything about this camera is great for the price. Amazing size and weight.
Sony DSLR-A390L Digital SLR Camera
  • Weight is good, and battery life is long.
  • Good amount of weight and it's well balance.
  • Small, easily to work, and good quality camera.
  • Very nice product! Great size.
  • Comfortable in hand and compact size.
Imaging
ISO Settings
Auto: 100 - 3200
Auto: 100 - 3200
Burst Mode
Yes
Yes
Low Light/High Sensitivity
No
No
Face Detection
Yes
Yes
Image File Format(s)
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
What customers say about "Imaging"
Sony DSLR-A380L Digital SLR Camera
  • Picture quality is outstanding.
  • The 3200 ISO setting does well in low light situations.
  • This camera is truly easy to use and takes great pictures with minimal effort.
  • 14.2 megapixel gives extremely good print quality.
  • Adjustable ISO give very good results even at 3200.
Sony DSLR-A390L Digital SLR Camera
  • The camera takes absolutely stunning photos of sunsets.
  • Very easy to use, great images.
  • It has a good sensor. Amazing pictures quality.
  • Takes very high quality photo.
  • Very poor low-light picture taking capabilities.
Display
Display Type
TFT-LCD
TFT-LCD
Screen Size
2.7 in.
2.7 in.
Screen Resolution
230400 dots
230400 dots
Touch Screen
No
No
Vari-angle Display
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Display"
Sony DSLR-A380L Digital SLR Camera
  • Very good camera. Great screen.
  • The picture quality is very good, the live view is great.
  • Priced well for the features. Amazing screen quality.
  • The tilting screen is amazing.
  • I like the live view on the Sony. Great tilting screen.
Sony DSLR-A390L Digital SLR Camera
  • Perfect for everyday use. Great quality of screen.
  • Super screen resolution and super sharp images.
  • The screen is very good. Photos are excellent.
  • Screen tilt is nice.
  • I love the tilt screen!
Features
Water Resistant
No
No
Shock Resistant
No
No
Panorama Mode
No
No
Shooting Modes
AUTO, No Flash, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, SCN
AUTO, No Flash, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, SCN
White Balance Modes
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Manual
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Manual
Shutter Speeds
30 - 1/4000
30 - 1/4000
What customers say about "Features"
Sony DSLR-A380L Digital SLR Camera
  • Well built construction, solid feeling.
  • The body feels very solid in my hand.
  • Quick and foolproof in auto mode.
  • Takes great pictures right out of the box.
  • Auto mode works great.
Sony DSLR-A390L Digital SLR Camera
  • This is truly an awesome camera. It is capable of taking so many great pictures.
  • Quality is great and it is simple to use.
  • Very reliable and robust.
  • The pictures are amazing. The camera is incredibly well made, easy to operate.
  • Easy to use and very good picture quality.
Connectivity
PictBridge Enabled
Yes
Yes
NFC Enabled
No
No
Integrated GPS
No
No
Output(s)
USB 2.0, HDMI
USB 2.0, HDMI
Number Of Memory Card Slots
1
1
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Sony DSLR-A380L Digital SLR Camera
  • Viewing the high definition output on my Sony Bravia through the HDMI output is an incredible way to preview photos.
  • Takes SD card and Memory stick.
  • I like that I can use two different types of memory.
  • Autofocus is blazing fast. Great connectors.
  • Great picture quality and connectivity options.
Sony DSLR-A390L Digital SLR Camera
  • The A390 is Windows 7 compatible via USB connection.
  • Excellent connectivity options. Highly recommend.
  • It is easy to connect and transfer data using USB or HDMI.
  • Excellent connectivity options.
  • There is no headphone jack.
Power
Battery Model
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NP-FH50
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NP-FH50
Battery Life
500 frames
500 frames
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manual
Download
Download


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