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Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
7.8 out of 10

Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

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Overall 7
7.0

Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

PC Magazine
17 December 2009
  • Conclusion: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 delivers terrific value and solid shots for an entry-level SLR, but it lacks features such as HD video capture and Live View, which you'll often
  • Pros: Competitive price. Lightweight. Good image quality. Noise is unnoticeable up to and including ISO 1600. Clever interface guides beginners. HDMI port with support for H...
  • Cons: LCD does not support Live View. Kit lens produces soft images at wider apertures. Still image frame rate is a bit sluggish when compared with comparable cameras.
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Overall 9
8.5
Design 7
7.0
Value for money 9
9.0
Features 9
8.5
Performance 9
9.0
Picture quality 9
9.0

Sony Alpha a230 review

What Digital Camera
9 December 2009
  • Summary: Underneath the veneer, very little has changed from the old model but that is not necessarily a bad thing, as this still offers a very competitive performance, and
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Overall 8
8.1

Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

Camera Labs
1 November 2009
  • Summary: Sony’s Alpha A230 is the cheapest of three models in the company’s consumer DSLR range, featuring 10.2 Megapixel resolution and built-in image stabilisation which works
  • Pros: Built-in IS which works with any lens., Beginner-friendly user interface., One of the cheapest DSLRs around.
  • Cons: More noise than rivals at high ISOs., Slow continuous shooting., No live view or movie mode., Body shape may not be to all tastes.
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Overall 8
8.0

Sony Alpha A230

TrustedReviews
5 February 2011
  • Summary: It's one of the cheapest entry-level DSLRs on the market, but is the Sony Alpha A230 good value for money?
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Overall 7
7.0
Value for money 8
8.0
Picture quality 7
7.0

Sony a230 DSLR Digital Camera Review

Buy-n-Shoot.com
16 September 2009
  • Excerpt: Sony’s Alpha 230 is one of the lowest priced entry-level digital SLRs on the current market (at RRP $949 for the single lens kit and $1,199 for the twin lens kit) and for
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Overall 7
6.7
Value for money 8
8.3
Features 5
5.0
Performance 8
8.3
Picture quality 8
8.3

Sony Alpha A230

PC Pro
14 September 2009
  • Conclusion: It's good value, but the Alpha A230 is too close in price to the superior Sony A330
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Overall 8
8.0

Expert Review

Photo answers
7 September 2009
  • Excerpt: To be fair to Sony, it’s not a major issue that some of the specifications have remained the same on the a230.
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Overall 9
8.5
Ease of use 9
8.5
Audio & image quality 9
8.8
Build quality 9
8.5

Sony DSLR-A230

PhotoReview
1 September 2009
  • Summary: An entry-level DSLR with straightforward controls and body-integrated image stabilisation that works with all lenses.Sony's Alpha DSLR-A230 is a modest update of the
  • Pros: You want an affordable interchangeable-lens camera with fast autofocusing in bright light., You want body-integrated image stabilisation that works with all lenses., Y...
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Overall 9
8.5
Ease of use 9
8.5
Audio & image quality 9
8.8
Build quality 9
8.5

Sony DSLR-A230

PhotoReview
1 September 2009
  • Summary: An entry-level DSLR with straightforward controls and body-integrated image stabilisation that works with all lenses.Sony's Alpha DSLR-A230 is a modest update of the
  • Pros: You want an affordable interchangeable-lens camera with fast autofocusing in bright light., You want body-integrated image stabilisation that works with all lenses., Y...
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Overall 8
8.0

Sony Alpha A230

ePHOTOzine
24 July 2009
  • Summary: For an entry level model, the Sony Alpha A230 looks pretty good and performs well. I love the UI giving as little masterclass as you use it. It will probably be more...
  • Pros: Nice design, Image stabiliser, Dual slot SD/SDHC & MS, Easier GUI (Graphical User Interface), Minimalist design to prevent confusion
  • Cons: No OK button despite being asked to use it, No live view
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