Sony UK has this morning released full technical details of its new 14.2-million-pixel DSLR, the Alpha 380.
Technical specifications, as provided by Sony UK:
Effective Megapixels Approx 14.2
Lens compatibility Sony Alpha lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens
Image sensor APS-C type CCD
Processor BIONZ
Maximum ISO Sensitivity 3200
Image Quality Modes Jpeg (fine, standard), RAW, RAW + Jpeg
HDMI connector and Bravia Sync Yes (HDMI cable optional)
Image Size: 3:2 (pixels) L 4592 x 3056 / M 3408 x 2272 / S 2288 x 1520
Viewfinder Type Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror
LCD 2.7-inch type tilting screen (230,400 dots)
Quick AF Live View YES
SteadyShot Inside YES
Anti-dust System Coating on low pass filter, plus image-sensor shift
Focus Modes 4
Autofocus TTL phase detection system; CCD line sensors
Focus Points Centre-cross 9
Exposure Modes 5
Exposure Metering Modes Multi-segment, Centre-weighted, Spot
Exposure Metering Sensor 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC
Scene Selection 6
Creative Style Settings 7
Shutter Speed 1/4000-30sec
Exposure Bracketing 3 continuous exposures, in 0.3 or 0.7 EV steps
White Balance Settings Auto / 6 presets / Custom WB
Continuous Advance Shooting Up to 2.5 fps with viewfinder
Approx. no. of shots * Approx. 500 shots (with viewfinder)
Built-in Flash Auto pop-up ? GN 10 at ISO 100 coverage up to 18mm
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction,
Hi-speed sync **, Wireless **
Media Memory Stick PRO Duo / PRO-HG Duo / PRO-HG Duo HX /
SD memory card / SDHC memory card
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 128 x 97 x 71.4mm
Weight *** Approx. 490g
* The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Product Association)
** With optional accessory flash by Sony
*** Without batteries, memory card or accessories