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The Sony A230 is the successor to the A200 as the junior partner in Sony's DSLR line-up. The camera has been restyled and offers new ergonomics and an easy-to-use interfaces, but the underlying specification of the predecessor are retained. The A230 comes with a 10MP sensor and while it feature-wise provides all the essentials, there are better specified and more customizable cameras in the entry-level segment. Most notably the A230 is lacking a live-view system. Its high ISO performance is not quite up with the best in class but overall it is a solid overall performer with a feature set that is more than adequate for its very attractive price point.
| Quick links: | Announcement | Forum |
| Announced: | May 18, 2009 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Compact SLR | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 3872 x 2176, 2896 x 1936, 2896 x 1632, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1088 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2, 16:9 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 10.2 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 10.8 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CCD | ? |
| Processor | Bionz | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | ? |
| White balance presets | 6 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes (1) | ? |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Standard | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | No | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Number of focus points | 9 | |
| Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha mount | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | ? |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | ? |
| Screen size | 2.7" | ? |
| Screen dots | 230,400 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Live view | No | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | ? |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 % | ? |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.83× | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 10 m | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (2.5 fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| WB Bracketing | No | ? |
| Videography features | ||
| Microphone | None | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | ? |
| Storage included | None | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | Yes | ? |
| Wireless | None | ? |
| Remote control | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery & charger | ? |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 230 | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 68 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 2.68") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | No | ? |
| GPS | None | |
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