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The Sony A230 is the successor to the A200 as the junior partner in Sony's DSLR line-up. The camera has been restyled and offers new ergonomics and an easy-to-use interfaces, but the underlying specification of the predecessor are retained. The A230 comes with a 10MP sensor and while it feature-wise provides all the essentials, there are better specified and more customizable cameras in the entry-level segment. Most notably the A230 is lacking a live-view system. Its high ISO performance is not quite up with the best in class but overall it is a solid overall performer with a feature set that is more than adequate for its very attractive price point.
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| Announced: | May 18, 2009 |
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Average rating:
4.20
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Opinion: solid...would be a nice entry level for a good price...
Opinion: My first DSLR, after comparing with the other candidates (D3000 and 1000D). This camera has features that I really like and need : d-range optimizer, spot metering and bracketing. I can't have all those three all together in one camera with the other two.
Since this camera is in the first line of Sony's DSLR for beginners, I'm not expecting much for more advance features.
Problems: Like the others have said, the view finder is too small, the position of the power switch and the control dial is too close (I several times misplaced my finger and turned the camera off instead). Ergonomically I prefer the design of Canon's body.
Opinion: this is just about the perfect entry-level DSLR.
It has everything that you need to get great shots out of it, without the high price tag or a bloated feature set. I'd definitely recommend it. It's not the best, technically, but it's a great learning tool, performs well under stress, and an expert can get great shots out of it across the ISO range and in all lighting conditions. I would say that this will become legendary for its value as a DSLR. It's the closest thing to a "throw it up and shoot" cheap little box film camera that you can get in a DSLR. But it still takes great photos, it's very fast, nice and small, obviously cheap, and very easy to use.
I have to say I'm very happy so far with my choice, and this camera is my first DSLR Camera. The auto focus is fast and accurate. The shutter response is quick. The image quality is very good with lots of detail. The exposures have been very accurate with a minimal number of photos with blown highlights. The image stabilization kicks butt. The dynamic range optimization really does pull highlights out of the shade.
Problems: -New Sony lens are expensive
-Some noise at high iso.
Opinion: I was not expecting much considering I got this at closeout and having an a200 and a w230 to compare to and I liked both of those . I also had an a100 that was a tad slow indoors But the a230 was the first Sony that broke the a100 a200 mold of just ok shots. its better then the first two but thats it
Problems: I never liked sony support but loved their cameras. I had a samsung tv and they treated me so royally after tv needed a fix. I never felt that way with sony and this has nothing to do with the a230 lol
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