Sony's entry-level CSC stays simple, but adds Wi-Fi and a top-end processor
It's one of the smallest and lightest cameras of its type, and it has a heck of an auto mode
The Alpha A5000 is excellent for those of leaving the land of compacts for an interchangeable lens camera, but to achieve its affordable price, there are limitations.
'The A380 is a fairly compact SLR that is easy to use and feature packed.'
'a Alpha A380 Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens Buy a Alpha A380 SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm and 55-200mm Lens The Sony A380 is a new 14 megapixel DSLR camera featuring a restyled design and user interface to make it easier to use.'
'No video-out jack means images cannot be displayed on older TVs. '
'with the DSC-S85 will be familiar to anyone used to point-and-shoots.'
'The addition of a Mode dial is very welcome, as it greatly simplifies camera operation and makes switching between Recording and Playback modes much faster and more intuitive.'
'Overall, a good, well-rounded camera, if not a little unremarkable in places due to lack of new innovation. '
'It's a digital SLR that's aimed at people who don't have a big budget and who are perhaps new to digital photography but don't want a camera with a smaller Micro Four Thirds–based system.'
'overall the camera is reassuringly solid with rechargeable NP-FH50 lithium ion battery inserted and the 18-55mm kit lens we were supplied for our test attached.'
'An accelerometer rotates the images on the screen to match the camera's orientation and the controls are easy to use; buttons are well-placed and responsive.'
'The A330 will be available in the traditional black and also in a "copper brown" color scheme.'
'The a290 is certainly an easy camera to learn with, particularly if you don't have much experience with the layout of other manufacturers' camera controls. '
'The Sony Alpha A290 has a body similar to that of the Alpha A230, but with a more traditional grip which should prove more comfortable.'
'It also incorporates a normal grip, rather than the uncomfortable three-quarter-height grip that graced the A230. '
'The Sony A290 uses an APS-C 14.2 megapixel sensor and BIONZ image processor to capture large, high resolution images.'
