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Sony Alpha A230 18-55mm kit review

Verdict:

A low price for a digital SLR, but the A230 isn't as impressive as its predecessor or its competitors.

Review Date: 19 Oct 2009

Price when reviewed: £349

Supplier: http://www.jessops.com

Reviewed By: Ben Pitt

Our Rating 2 stars out of 5

User Rating 5 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code DSLR-A230L
Review Date 19 Oct 2009
Rating ** stars out of 5
CCD effective megapixels 10.0 megapixels
CCD size 23.6x15.8mm
Viewfinder optical TTL
LCD screen size 2.7in
LCD screen resolution 230,400 pixels
Optical zoom 3.0x
Zoom 35mm equivalent 27-82.5mm
Image stabilisation optical, sensor shift
Maximum image resolution 3,872x2,592
Maximum movie resolution N/A
Movie frame rate at max quality N/A
File formats JPEG, RAW

Camera Controls

Exposure modes program, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
Shutter speed 30 to 1/4,000 seconds
Aperture range f/3.5 to f/22 (wide), f/5.6 to f/36 (tele)
ISO range (at full resolution) 100 to 3200
Exposure compensation +/-2 EV
White balance auto, 6 presets, manual
Additional image controls contrast, saturation, sharpness, noise reduction, dynamic range
Manual focus Yes
Closest macro focus 25cm
Auto-focus modes 9-point
Metering modes multi, centre-weighted, centre
Flash auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, rear curtain, red-eye reduction
Drive modes single, continuous, self-timer, AE bracket

Physical

Memory slot SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Mermory supplied none
Battery type 6.8V 870mAh Li-ion
Battery Life (tested) 510 shots
Connectivity USB, mini HDMI, DC in
Body material plastic
Accessories USB cable, neck strap
Weight 660g
Size 97x128x136mm

Buying Information

Price £349
Supplier http://www.jessops.com
Details www.sony.co.uk
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