Sony DSLR-A230

SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization

SteadyShot INSIDE™ DSLR-A200: more features, less blur. For family photographers who want greater quality and creativity, the Sony® a; (alpha) DSLR-A200 combines high-resolution 10.2 MP, simple operation, high sensitivity (ISO 3200), advanced noise reduction and convenient Creative Style settings. SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization works with every lens, including Sony zoom, advanced Sony G-Series, pro-quality Carl Zeiss® lens designs and Minolta ±-mount lenses. Stamina® power provides up to 750 shots on a fully charged InfoLITHIUM® battery. Eye-Start Autofocus and pop-up flash help you shoot faster -- and a bright 2.7” LCD screen displays index and high-resolution thumbnail images. in-camera image stabilization is built directly into the camera body, so every a-mount lens benefits from the ability to minimize blur due to camera shake.

10.2 megapixel resolution for ultra-fine detail

A 10.2 megapixel APS-size CCD image sensor captures your images in stunning detail, giving you the freedom to make large prints and tight crops without sacrificing quality.

Smallest, lightest a series body

The a230 features the smallest and lightest body of any Sony® a (alpha) series camera for improved portability, as well as an intuitive button layout that allows for easy single-handed operation.

Integrated on-screen Help Guide and Graphic Display

An integrated on-screen Help Guide and Graphic Display help take the complexity out of DSLR photography. The Help Guide offers clear, concise explanations of various modes and settings, while the Graphic Display helps you understand the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, as well as the effect each has on photographic results.

HDMI™ terminal with BRAVIA® Sync™ compatibility

An HDMI™ terminal gives you the option of connecting your camera to a compatible HDTV and playing back your images in stunning high definition quality (HDMI cable required, sold separately). In addition, BRAVIA® Sync™ works with compatible Sony® BRAVIA HDTVs to let you control camera playback using the television's remote (HDMI cable and BRAVIA Sync capable HDTV required, sold separately)1.

2.7” (diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display

Review your images and monitor camera settings on the large 2.7” (diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display, which provides sharp, clear viewing, even in outdoor environments.

High sensitivity (ISO 3200) for superior noise reduction

A broad sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200 enables you to capture beautiful color images even in very dim light -- High ISO Noise Reduction technology reduces picture noise artifacts at high-sensitivity ISO 1600 and ISO 3200 settings by eliminating noise from RAW data after analog-to-digital conversion.

Eye-Start Autofocus

Eye-Start Autofocus System begins precision autofocus adjustments the moment you raise the camera to your eye, so the camera is ready to catch the perfect moment.

9-Point AF Sensor

9-Point Center Cross AF Sensor uses with improved focus control to help bring images into sharp definition more quickly, and predictive focus control automatically calculates the position of fast-moving subjects.

Up to 2.5 fps continuous shooting

Continuous Shooting lets you shoot at up to 2.5 fps (frames per second) while viewing your subject through the optical viewfinder so you never lose track of the action.

Creative Style settings

Creative Style settings give you control over how the camera processes your images. Choose from 8 finishing styles, including Standard, Vivid, Potrait, Landscape, Night View, Sunset, B&W, and Adobe RGB, and fine tune them to your personal taste with the ability to adjust contrast, saturation, and sharpness settings.

Dynamic Range Optimizer

Dynamic Range Optimizer provides two levels - Standard/Plus to improve results with backlit subjects and recover details hidden in shadows or lost in glare. Normal DRO improves detail using standard gamma curves for fast shot-to-shot response time, while Advanced DRO adjusts dynamic range area-by-area for greater accuracy.

Built-in Pop-Up Flash

The Auto Pop-Up Flash automatically pops up and fires as needed when the camera is set to certain scene selection modes, helping first-time DSLR photographers shoot more effectively. In addition, the a230 features an integrated hot shoe, which lets you expand your lighting options with a range of accessory flashes (sold separately).

Anti-Dust Technology

Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CCD imager clean, resulting in consistently better pictures, by utilizing a static-free anti-dust coating on the CCD filter, as well as an anti-dust vibration that automatically shakes the CCD to help dislodge dust each time the camera is shut off.

Stamina® Battery power

Stamina® Battery power allows you to take up to 510 shots2 on a fully charged NP-FM50 InfoLITHIUM® battery when using the optical viewfinder mode, and you'll be able to see how much power remains in percentage increments, so you can keep shooting in confidence.

BIONZ™ image processor

The advanced BIONZ™ image processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry to enhance images with rich tonal reproduction, reduced noise, and improved white balance and exposure control, for clear, sharp photos even at high sensitivity settings.

PhotoTV HD compatibility

PhotoTV HD compatibility3 lets you automatically create high-resolution thumbnails optimized for viewing on a compatible Sony® BRAVIA® HDTV.

Index and Slide Show Display

Index and Slide Show Display enable you to quickly review your photos using 4, 9 or 25-frame index views, or as an automatic slide show with fade-in/fade-out effect.

Function Guide Display

Function Guide Display provides intuitive and easy to use on-screen menus that can be activated and operated with one hand using the Fn (Function) button and controller button to adjust Flash mode, Autofocus mode, White Balance, Metering mode, AF area and D-Range Optimizer.

Dual slot Compatiblity for Memory Stick® and SD media

Compatible with high-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/SDHC media (sold separately) for convenient storage and sharing of your images.

Included SAL1855 18-55mm standard zoom lens

The a230 comes with a SAL1855 DT 18-55mm standard zoom kit lens. This newly developed lens employs a Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) to deliver smooth and silent autofocus operation, and offers a flexible focal range that allows you to capture everything from wide angle to midrange telephoto shots with ease.

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Weights and Measurements

• Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 128 x 97 x 67.5 mm (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
  
• Weight (Approx.) : Approx.452 g (without battery, memory card, accessories)
   

Convenience

• Anti-dust function : Charge protection coating on low pass filter and image-sensor shift mechanism
  
• BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
  
• Color Mode(s) : Display color (Black, White, Brown, Pink)
  
• Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night view, Sunset, B/W Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness
  
• Scene Mode(s) : Scene selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night portrait/Night view)
  
• User Interface : "Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu"
   

Viewfinder

• Diopter Adjustment : -2.5 - +1.0m-1
  
• Eye relief : Approx. 16.5 mm from the eyepiece / 10.9 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter
  
• Field of View : 95%
  
• Focusing Screen : Spherical Acute Matte Screen
  
• Magnification : 0.83x (with 50mm lens at infinity)
  
• Type : Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror
   

Power

• Battery Type : NP-FH50
  
• Number of Shots : Approx. 510 images with viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view mode (CIPA standard)
   

General

• Camera Type : Sony a Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and inter-changeable lenses
  
• Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters
  
• Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 10.2 megapixels
  
• Imaging Sensor : APS-C size CCD sensor (23.6x15.8mm)
  
• Lens Mount Type : Sony a lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens
  
• Pixel Gross : Approx. 10.8 megapixels
  
• Processor : BIONZ™ image processor
  
• Recording Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media / , SD and SDHC memory card,
  
• Recording Mode : RAW, RAW+JPEG, Fine, Standard
  
• Still Actual 16:9 : L size: 3872x2176 (8.4M) M size: 2896x1632 (4.7M) S size: 1920x1088 (2.1M)
  
• Still Actual 3:2 : L size: 3872x2592 (10M) M size: 2896x1936 (5.6M) S size: 1920x1280 (2.5M)
   

LCD Display

• Brightness Control : Selectable in 5 steps
  
• Coverage : 100% (Playback)
  
• Type : 2.7” TFT Clear Photo LCD (230,400 pixels)
   

Flash

• Flash Compensation : ±2EV (in 0.3-stop increments)
  
• Flash Coverage : 18mm in focal-length of lens attached
  
• Flash Metering System : ADI flash (automatic change for Pre-flash TTL)
  
• Guide Number : 10 (in meters at ISO100)
  
• Modes : Auto, Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Slow sync, Hi-speed sync*., Wireless
  
• Recycling Time : Approx. 4 sec.
  
• Type : Auto Pop-up

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