| Comments | Get great pictures from any angle with the Alpha DSLR-A230 from Sony! This digital SLR camera is designed to help you step-by-step to capture breathtaking photos.
The Sony A230 has a removable 2.7-inch TFT screen that displays everything you'll need to know in order to use the settings correctly.
The 10-megapixel sensor is ideal for taking photos with superb detail, rich tones and vibrant colour. The Alpha DSLR-A230's ultra-fast autofocus means your snaps will always be in focus, while the many scene modes and artistic effects allow you to add impressive touches to your photos. Meanwhile, thanks to the A230's USB and HDMi connectivity, you can view your images on a computer or HD TV at home.
With the Sony Alpha DSLR-A230, you won't miss a second of the action! |
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| Type | Reflex for the general public |
| Resolution | 10.2 megapixels |
| Type | CCD |
| Size | APS-C (approx. 24 x 16 mm) |
| Format | 3:2 ¦ 16:9 |
| ISO positions | Automatic, manual (from 100 to 3200 ISO in 1 EV steps) |
| Cleaning | Built-in dust-removal filter
Low pass filter and image-sensor shift mechanism
Automatic power-off when camera off, or manual with on-screen menus |
| Image stabiliser | Built-in sensor stabiliser
Compensation: maximum. 3.5 speeds |
| Focal length | Depends on lens |
| 35mm equivalent | Depending on lens |
| Aperture | Depending on lens used |
| Optical zoom | Depends on the lens used |
| Minimum distance | Depends on the lens used |
| Normal distance | Depends on the lens used |
| Focusing | 9-point TTL autofocus with phase-detection
AF modes: single-shot AF, automatic AF, continuous AF, (AF/MF selectable)
Focus lock, eye start, AF illumination |
| Type | Optical and Live View |
| Screen | 2.7" TFT screen (Clear Photo LCD)
230,400 dots
100% coverage |
| Viewfinder features | Penta-mirror
Spherical Acute Matte focusing screen
95% coverage
0.74x magnification |
| Speed | From 1/4000 to 30 sec - bulb mode
1/160 sec - flash sync
Number of shot: 2.5 fps (viewfinder) - 2 fps (Live View) |
| Burst mode | Unlimited with JPEG (depending on memory card used), 6 RAW, 3 RAW+JPEG |
| Self-timer | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Exposure modes | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot metering, programmed exposure with centre button on multi-pad |
| Effects | Creative styles: standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, night view, sunset, black and white, contrast, saturation, sharpness
D-range optimiser |
| White balance | Automatic, daylight, shade, overcast, tungsten, fluorescent, flash and custom |
| Video mode | No |
| TV output | HDMI |
| Photo file formats | JPEG and RAW |
| Maximum photo resolution | 3872 x 2592 |
| Memory card | Memory Stick Pro Duo, PRO-HG Duo and SD cards |
| Internal memory | No |
| Built-in | Automatic, pop-up built-in flash |
| Guide number / Flash range | Guide number: 10 |
| Hot-shoe adapter for external flash | Yes |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Pictbridge / direct printing | No |
| Wireless function | No |
| Power options | Lithium-ion battery |
| Battery life | Approx. 510 images (CIPA standard) |
| Internal menus | English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Hungarian and Czech |
| Other functions | Scene modes: portrait, landscape, macro, sports, sunset, night portrait, night view |
| Hard copy manuals supplied | Information available soon |
| Accessories supplied | NP-FH50 battery, BC-VH1 battery charger, neck strap, body cover, USB cable, CD |
| Software supplied | Special software |
| Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 67.5mm |
| Weight | 450g (without lens and battery) |
