Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Overview
Announced May 18, 2009
•
10 megapixels | 2.7″ screen | APS-C sensor
Add this product to your shortlist for comparison
Buy on Amazon.com
Sony Alpha A230 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization (Body)
See price on Amazon.com
Buy on Amazon.com Share
User reviews
Questions & Answers
Gear list
| 21 | 1 | 29 | ||
| I own it | I want it | I had it |
Product description
Announced
May 18, 2009
Discuss in the Sony Cyber-shot Talk forum
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.
Product timeline
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 |
Support DPReview. Shop with
 |  |  |  |  |
| Gotham never new what was coming... by pocoloco from Vacation | Conforting Eyes by photopeteralfa from Story of the eyes | Bianca B.-8128 by vbuhay from Alphabet soup. Letter S - Illustrate "Sports" (action shots only) | At the hotel by rodriguezPhoto from Faux Travel Shot | Toucan by Minas_Eye from Colorful birds |
