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Reviews of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 (with 18-55mm lens)

  • 7.0

    CNET Review

    July 16, 2009

    The Good: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 has fast autofocus; high magnification viewfinder for its class; dual card slots; relatively simple, straightforward operation; built-in wireless flash and image stabilization; helpful SteadyShot indicator.

    The Bad: Smallish grip; default settings produce suboptimal photos.

    The Bottom Line: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 is a solid entry-level dSLR that will surely have its fans, and it's a better deal than its slightly higher-end sibling, the A330.

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  • 8.7

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 21, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 128944 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.

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  • 8.0

    electronicsme.com

    Review Summary: The Sony A230 DSLR Digital SLR is Sony's most reasonably priced SLR for...

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  • 8.5

    whatdigitalcamera.com

    Review Summary: Underneath the veneer, very little has changed from the old model but that is not necessarily a bad thing, as this still offers a very competitive performance, and currently a cheaper price than its competitors once you take into account the kit lens. ...

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Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: DSLR-A230L

General

  • Product Type Digital camera - SLR
  • Width 5 in
  • Depth 2.7 in
  • Height 3.8 in
  • Weight 15.9 oz

Main Features

  • Resolution 10.2 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Optical Sensor Type CCD
  • Total Pixels 10,800,000 pixels
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
  • Sensor Features Anti-Dust coating, Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
  • Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
  • Shooting Programs Macro, Sunset, Landscape, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Night portrait
  • Special Effects Vivid, Sunset, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Night View, Black & White
  • Image Stabilizer Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
  • X-sync Speed 1/160 sec
  • Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
  • Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
  • Exposure Range EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
  • Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps
  • Exposure Metering Zones 40
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Flash, Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
  • Still Image Format RAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG
  • Remote Control Optional
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory None
  • Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage RAW JPEG, RAW+Fine RAW 3872 x 2592, RAW+Standard 2896 x 1936, Fine 1920 x 1280, Standard

Camera Flash

  • Camera Flash Pop-up flash
  • Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 10
  • Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction
  • Red Eye Reduction Yes
  • Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation, Wireless off-camera control

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DT
  • Focal Length 18 mm - 55 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Auto Focus TTL phase detection
  • Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
  • Min Focus Range 9.8 in
  • Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
  • Optical Zoom 3 x
  • Zoom Adjustment Manual
  • Filter Size 55 mm
  • Lens System Mounting Minolta A-type

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
  • Flash Terminal Hot shoe
  • Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Date/time stamp, Histogram display, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, Built-in help guide, Eye-Start AF system, PRINT Image Matching, Shadow point display, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital tele-converter, Digital noise reduction, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Highlight point display, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Camera orientation detection

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level penta-dach mirror
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color
  • Field Coverage 95%
  • Magnification 0.83x
  • Dioptric Correction Range -2.5 to +1

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
  • Display Form Factor Built-in
  • Display Format 230,400 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x HDMI output, 1 x USB
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo, 1 x SD Memory Card

Software

  • Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Sony Image Data Converter SR

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 2000 Professional, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Body cap, Dust cap, Lens cap, Shoulder strap
  • Cables Included 1, Video cable

Power

  • Power Device Battery charger - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery Sony NP-FH50
  • Supported Battery 1 x Sony NP-FH50 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year parts and labor warranty

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 (with 18-55mm lens)

Buying Choices

Alpha A230 Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens from 3 online stores: Lowest Price: $489.99

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