Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Announced May 18, 2009
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10 megapixels | 2.7″ screen | APS-C sensor
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Announced
May 18, 2009
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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.
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May 18, 2009
Quick specs
| Body type | Compact SLR |
| Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 |
| Effective pixels | 10 megapixels |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Focal length mult. | 1.5× |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 2.7″ |
| Screen dots | 230,400 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Storage types | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| 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″) |
| GPS | None |
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