- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number:DSLR-A230Y
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Width 5 in
- Depth 2.7 in
- Height 3.8 in
- Weight 15.9 oz
Main Features
- Resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 10,800,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
- Sensor Features Anti-Dust coating , Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100 , ISO 200 , ISO 400 , ISO 800 , ISO 1600 , ISO 3200 , ISO auto
- Shooting Programs Macro , Sunset , Landscape , Sports mode , Portrait mode , Night portrait
- Special Effects Vivid , Sunset , Neutral , Portrait , Landscape , Night View , Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/160 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot , Multi-segment , Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Bulb , Manual , Program , Automatic , Shutter-priority , Aperture-priority
- Exposure Range EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 40
- White Balance Custom , Presets , Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash , Shade , Cloudy , Daylight , Fluorescent , Tungsten light
- Still Image Format RAW , JPEG , RAW + JPEG
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card , Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage RAW JPEG , RAW+Fine RAW 3872 x 2592 , RAW+Standard 2896 x 1936 , Fine 1920 x 1280 , Standard
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 10
- Flash Modes Auto mode , Fill-in mode , Slow synchro , Flash OFF mode , Rear curtain sync , Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features AF illuminator , Flash +/- compensation , Wireless off-camera control
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DT
- Focal Length 18 mm - 55 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual , Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Min Focus Range 9.8 in
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Filter Size 55 mm
- Lens System Mounting Minolta A-type
Lens System (2nd)
- Type Zoom lens - 55 mm - 200 mm - F/4.0-5.6
- Special Functions Tele
- Focal Length 55 mm - 200 mm
- Focal Lenght Equivalent to 35mm Camera 82.5 - 300mm
- Min Focus Range 3 ft
- Lens Aperture F/4.0-5.6
- Focus Adjustment Manual , Automatic
- Optical Zoom 3.6 x
- Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 13 element(s)
- Filter Size 55 mm
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec , 10 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features DPOF support , Direct print , Date/time stamp , Histogram display , Exif Print support , PictBridge support , Built-in help guide , Eye-Start AF system , PRINT Image Matching , Shadow point display , USB 2.0 compatibility , Digital image rotation , Digital tele-converter , Digital noise reduction , Dynamic Range Optimizer , Highlight point display , RGB primary color filter , Display brightness control , Camera orientation detection
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level penta-dach mirror
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.83x
- Dioptric Correction Range -2.5 to +1
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 230,400 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x HDMI output , 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo , 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities , Sony Image Data Lightbox SR , Sony Picture Motion Browser , Sony Image Data Converter SR
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP , MS Windows Vista , MS Windows 2000 Professional , Apple Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Body cap , Dust cap , Lens cap , Shoulder strap
- Cables Included 1 , Video cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FH50
- Supported Battery 1 x Sony NP-FH50 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year parts and labor warranty
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F


Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 (with 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses):
