digitalartsonline.co.uk Updated:
2011-10-04 07:16:28
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Weighing around the same as a bag of sugar, the A230 is also a little light on features at first glance. Aimed squarely at beginners, this 10.2-megapixel model has a retro-look on-screen help guide through its 2.7in LCD, illustrating the effects, for e...
Userfriendly; good value; eye sensor focusing; imagestabilised body, HDMIout port...
Plastic feel; blocky design and control layout; uncomfortable handgrip...
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Product Code: DSLR-A230 As the lightest-ever Sony digital SLR camera at 450g, the A230 is also a little light on features at first glance. As the lightest-ever Sony digital SLR camera at 450g, the A230 is also a little light on features at first gla...
The Sony A230 digital SLR camera may be a fairly unsophisticated model, but that’s not a bad thing given its target market. It’s a good starter option for those on a budget who aren’t already wedded to Canon or Nikon’s lens systems...
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Currently the lightest-ever Sony DSLR at 450g, the A230 is a little light on features at first glance. Aimed squarely at beginners, this 10.2-megapixel model has a retro-look on-screen help guide through its 2.7in LCD, illustrating the effects, for ex...
User friendly; good value; eye sensor focusing; image-stabilised body, HDMI-out port...
Plastic feel; blocky design and control layout; uncomfortable handgrip...
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Since it launched its initial Alpha A100 in 2006, Sony has slowly but steadily increased the breadth of its DSLR range, inserting models here and there until there is barely any difference between neighbouring Alpha units - the aim of course being inc...
Good, sharp results using 18-55mm standard zoom, user friendly, realistic colours, small form factor, large-ish LCD...
Plastic feel, blocky design, no Live View, grip too small to hold as comfortably or tightly as we'd have liked...
Sony's Alpha A230 is a respectable entry in the starter DSLR canon, easy to use and capable of delivering good results with the minimum of fuss and user input Key specs10 megapixels, HDMI, Li-ion battery, MemoryStick, SD, SDHC...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2011-10-04 07:16:28
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The A230 is the cheapest and lightest digital SLR camera in Sony’s Alpha range. It costs just under £460 and weighs 450g, including the 18-55mm zoom lines in the standard kit.It has a robust plastic construction, large controls and a new on-screen help...
Light and portable; large, responsive buttons; on-screen help; crisp, clear results...
Camera grip too small...
The Sony Alpha A230 offers lots of features not usually found on cheaper cameras, and gave good results Good points Light and portable; large, responsive buttons; on-screen help; crisp, clear results Bad points Camera grip too small...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2011-10-04 07:16:28
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The A230 is the cheapest and lightest digital SLR camera in Sony’s Alpha range. It costs just under £460 and weighs 450g, including the 18-55mm zoom lines in the standard kit.It has a robust plastic construction, large controls and a new on-screen help...
Light and portable; large, responsive buttons; onscreen help; crisp, clear results...
Camera grip too small...
The Sony Alpha A230 offers lots of features not usually found on cheaper cameras, and gave good results...
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Photoradar.com Updated:
2011-10-04 07:16:28
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Although the runt in the family, it shares a useful gene with more able Sony SLR siblings. It too has a built-in image stabilisation that will convert any zoom you buy into a shake-busting one; a feature that could save you a pretty penny compared...
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All of the major manufacturers have entry-level models in their DSLR line-ups. They are usually sold with a standard zoom kit lens, or a twin lens kit with the addition of a telephoto zoom. Pentax has the K-m (£380 including 18-55mm lens), Nikon has the n...
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alphr.com Updated:
2011-10-04 07:16:28
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The Sony Alpha A230 sits at the low end of its latest range of digital SLRs, but compare the specifications with its bigger brother - the Sony Alpha A330 - and you could be forgiven for thinking there was some mistake. Both cameras look very similar an...
It's good value, but the Alpha A230 is too close in price to the superior Sony A330...
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practicalphotography.com Updated:
2011-10-04 07:16:28
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A new DSLR that replaces the previous model from a brand generally sees a number of changes, and placing the latest a230 alongside the a200 will certainly reveal that Sony has reworked the design to be quite significantly different. But a look at the s...
There are positives and negatives about this budget Sony. We can’t help but think that it lacks Live View and even the tilted screen found on the a380, but at around £400 with lens it is good value. Image quality is very good for the price, and even th...
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Verdict: A low price for a digital SLR, but the A230 isn't as impressive as its predecessor or its competitors. Sony's digital SLR range has grown from one camera in 2006 to eight this year. The A230 is its latest entry-level model, and replaces the...
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Compare the A230's specs with that of its brother, the A330, and you could be forgiven for thinking that Sony had made a mistake. Both cameras share a 10.2-megapixel sensor and create 3872 x 2592 images. You also get Sony's integrated image stabilisati...
It’s good value, but the Alpha A230 is too close in price to the superior Sony A330 to make it a viable choice...
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hereshow.ca Updated:
2011-11-06 01:16:32
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Sony's latest consumer DSLRs have been restyled with new ergonomics and more intuitive interfaces, but retain the best features and technology of their predecessors...
Surprisingly affordable; includes all essential features, Less complicated than average; intuitive operation, Compact, lightweight especially with new 1855mm SAM lens...
Continuous Drive (2.5 fps) is a bit slow for sports photography, The handgrip (of all three models) is too small, No movie mode; Live View only with the a300/a380...
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Sonys Alpha DSLR-A230 is a modest update of the A200, which we reviewed in January 2008. Although this camera was one of three models announced in mid-May, it has taken until mid-September for a review unit to reach us, which is a pity as we were able...
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