Sony Alpha A230


Alpha A230
at a glance
3872 x 2592



2.7" lcd viewer

MS, SD, SDHC

NP-FM55 Lithium-ion

Sony Alpha A230 review summary


camera date	May 09
pixels / class	10.8M	SLR digital camera

overall rating		7 reviews
image quality
ease of use
camera body
digital features
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Sony Alpha A230 specifications

lens / zoom	Sony Alpha, Minolta A
focus / macro	auto \| manual
metering mode	40 segment, center weighted, spot
aperture	auto \| manual
white balance	auto, 6 presets, custom
shutter	auto \| manual / 30s - 1/4000s, B
exposure	+/- 2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps
flash / mode	pop-up - 4 modes / GN 10 (iso 100, meters)
viewfinder	ttl optical
iso ratings	100 - 3200 in 1EV steps
image size	3872x2592, 2896x1936, 1920x1280
image format	raw, jpeg (exif 2.21)
image compr.	fine, standard
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 10s, 2s
video options
audio options
connectivity	usb 2 (hi-speed); video (NTSC/PAL), hdmi
storage	memory stick duo (pro), SD, SDHC
platform
extra features	imager size 23.6mm x 15.8mm histogram display PictBridge compatible anti dust system sensor shift image stabilization


Sony Alpha A230 links


Reviews for shutterbugs and professionals
29Nov09	Sony Alpha A230 dSLR review·at CameraLabs
29Sep09	Sony Alpha A230 review at PhotoReview
29Sep09	Sony Alpha A230 review at digitalkamera (de)
17Sep09	Sony Alpha A230 review·at TrustedReviews
14Sep09	Sony Alpha A230 review·at PhotogrphYBLOG
17Jul09	Sony Alpha A230 dSLR review·at ePHOTOzine
Introductions, previews and other reviews
18Nov09	Canon 1000D vs. Nikon D3000 vs. Sony A230
News, guides, hints & tips
06Nov09	Sony Alpha A230 firmware update version 1.10
19May09	Sony Alpha A230 press summary
Forum discussions
	dpreview.com Sony Talk Forum
	imaging-resource.com Sony Forum
	steves-digicams.com Sony Forum
	Who can help me with this camera

Sony Alpha A230 announcement clippings

Sony's 10.2 megapixels a230 is the world's lightest DSLR featuring an APS-C sized image sensor and in-body image stabilisation. Its compact size makes it great for trips away when you want to grab superb pictures without taking up extra space in your luggage. Control layout on the camera has been revised with fewer buttons, so even first-time DSLR users needn't feel intimidated by the creative options on offer.
Confused by photo jargon? Help is at hand with a friendly new interface on the camera's clear, bright 2.7-inch LCD screen. Choose from any of six Scene Selection modes that adjust settings to suit any subject. The on-screen Help Guide explains your selection, complete with a sample image to demonstrate the results you'll achieve.