Sony DSLR-A230 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Sony DSLR-A230 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 28 September 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 25 September 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 17 September 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 14 September 2009 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 25 August 2009 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 17 July 2009 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 16 July 2009 - |
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- 3.5 |
PhotoReview 's conclusion / rating - 28 September 2009 |
Buy this camera if:
- You want an affordable interchangeable-lens camera with fast autofocusing in bright light.
- You want body-integrated image stabilisation that works with all lenses.
- You'd like a wide range of user-adjustable controls and functions.
- You're interested in shooting raw files and are prepared to edit them in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.
Don't buy this camera if:
- You want a Live View system similar to those on most digicams.
- You'd like the ability to shoot both still pictures and HD video clips.
- You require high burst speeds and buffer capacity.
- You require high resolution and low noise levels at ISO settings over 800...
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
DSLR UK 's conclusion / rating - 25 September 2009 |
Overall I found the A230 design visually attractive and solidly built. It is relatively simple to use, handles well, the auto-focus responded accurately and quickly and the image quality was exceptionally good; better than I would have expected from an entry level camera. For a camera in this price bracket I believe the A230 offers great value for money. And, for the record, I found the instruction book easy to wade through.
The light weight of the Sony A230 makes it an excellent tool for photo-reportage and travel photography. This image, shot as a fine JPEG, when seen enlarged retains excellent sharpness as well as detail in the movement of the spinning wheel...
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Trusted Reviews 's conclusion / rating - 17 September 2009 |
The Sony Alpha A230 is currently the cheapest APS-C digital SLR on the market. It is very basic, and naturally it lacks many of the in bells and whistles such as HD video and live view found on more expensive models, but nonetheless it is a nice easy-to-use camera that is more than capable of taking excellent pictures. Experienced photographers will find it limited, but for first buyers its excellent value for money...
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- 4 |
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PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 14 September 2009 |
The A230 is the third and final new entry-level Sony DSLR that we've reviewed, and as with the more expensive A330 and A380 models, it's a clear step backwards when compared with its predecessor, the A200. Offering no significant new features and featuring a less usable design, it seems that the A230 has favoured form over function, with all three of our reviewers questioning the logic of Sony's re-design.
The Sony A230's immediate forebear, the Alpha A200, was a somewhat chunky but generally well designed DSLR that offered good handling and ease of use thanks to its sensible user interface and intuitive ergonomics. With the arrival of the Alpha A230, it has been replaced by an undeniably smaller and lighter but at the same time much less conveniently designed camera that is frankly uncomfortable to hold and sometimes frustrating to use. That's a real problem for a camera which promises to offer improved ease of use and handling.
The A230 also suffers in comparison to its bigger brother, the A330. If you do actually like this camera's design (definitely try before you buy), then the A330's excellent Live View system and tilting LCD screen are well worth the slight price premium, despite the slightly reduced optical viewfinder coverage. For us the A330 hits the sweet spot between the value of the A230 and increased megapixel count of the A380, although we still can't strongly recommend it as all three models share the same handling flaws.
As with the A330, instead of purchasing the new Sony A230, you'd be much better off tracking down its predecessor the Alpha A200 or its higher-resolution sibling the A350, which offer the same or better features in a well-designed and ultimately easier-to-use body. The Sony A230 is clear proof that new does not always equal better...
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- 3.5 |
Complete review here
PCMag 's conclusion / rating - 25 August 2009 |
With its user-friendly interface and budget price, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 is an excellent choice for D-SLR newbies. Another solid entry-level contender, the $600 (with lens) Pentax K2000 is user-friendly and takes sharp pictures but you won't get the HDMI port or an accelerometer-enabled LCD. If you're you're willing to spend a bit more, our Editors' Choice, the $700 (body only) Rebel XSi takes even-better images, and it includes a Live-View LCD...
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ePhotozine 's conclusion / rating - 17 July 2009 |
I'll have to wait for the unit coming into the office before I can perform noise test shots but it's on its way to me as I type so it shouldn't be too long. For an entry level model, it works nicely and feels well made in the hands. I like the smooth, curved lines, depite being a fan of vintage, and I think Sony have made a good move in allowing the camera to accept SD/SDHC cards. Hopefully the DLNA will open up more manufacturers into understanding that not everyone buys everything in the same make...
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- 3.5 |
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CNET 's conclusion / rating - 16 July 2009 |
Given that the Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 has a better viewfinder, unless you really want the Live View shooting it's a better deal than the A330. But if you're looking for the cheapest decent dSLR available--albeit one with similarly bad defaults--then you should consider the Pentax K2000...
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