Sony Alpha 230

Sony Alpha 230 Features

• 10.2 MP with APS-C sensor
• Sensitivity: 100-3200 ISO
• 40-point exposure matrix
• Dynamic Range Optimization (DRO) to ensure good exposure in high-contrast situations
• Shutter speed 30s – 1/4000s
• BIONZ processor
• Dust-cleaning of the sensor
• In-body stabilization
• 9-point (with central cross) AF system
• LiveView mode
• Continuous shooting: 2.5 fps
• 7 creative styles, 6 scenes and 3 programmable modes
• HDMI output
• 2.7″ LCD screen (690,000 pixels)
• Nicer LCD color interface (with a choice of 4 colour themes)
• On-screen Help Guide
• Weight: 450g

Sony Alpha 230 List price

• 550 € / $ 550 / £ 000 in kit with 18-55mm zoom
• From June 2009
• Buy it from B&H (The Professional’s Source)
• Buy from Amazon

Sony Alpha 230

Sony Alpha 230 Reviews

• In English:
  • AlphaMountWorld.com: New Sony Alpha A230, A330, A380 Previews
  • ePhotozine: Sony Alpha A230 Digital SLR Review
  • CNet editors’ review
  • Imaging Resource: Sony A230 Overview
  • Photography blog: Sony A230 review
  • Photo Answers: A230 review
  • DSLR Shootout- Entry Level Features Comparison, by Barry Fitzgerald of AlphaMountWorld
• En français :
  • Chasseur d’Images n° 314 – Juin 2009 ??? (présentation des Alpha 230/330/380 sur Photim)
  • Réponses Photo n° 207H – Juin 2009 (présentation des Alpha 230/330/380)
  • Réponses Photo n° 209 – août 2009
• En español :
  • DSLR Magazine (preview)