Sony Alpha A330L review

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Verdict:

A solid set of features for the price, but performance and image quality are below average.

Review Date: 30 Dec 2009

Price when reviewed: £399

Supplier: http://www.jessops.com

Reviewed By: Ben Pitt

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

User Rating

Basic Specifications
Part Code	DSLR-A330L
Review Date	30 Dec 2009
Rating
CCD effective megapixels	10.0 megapixels
CCD size	23.5x15.7mm
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, colour space
Manual focus
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	700g
Size	97x128x71mm

Buying Information
Price	£399
Supplier	http://www.jessops.com
Details	www.sony.co.uk

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A330L with 18-55mm lens

This is entry-level Sony DSLR model features a tilting Live View LCD to help you to take pictures at all sort of strange angles. Reviewers found it is comfortable to hold and very easy to use, with plenty of extra options to play with once you get the hang of the basics. Gadgets Gizmos : http://www.gizmos360.com/

By kainen28 on 26 Aug 2010