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| Product | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 (with 18-55mm lens, Black) | Canon EOS Rebel T3i (with 18-55mm IS II lens) | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 (with18-55mm lens) | Canon EOS Rebel T3 (with 18-55mm IS II lens) | Nikon D3100 (with 18-55mm lens, Black) |
| Price | $681.32 to $789.00 | $599.00 to $750.00 | $538.60 to $699.99 | $335.99 to $499.10 | $446.95 to $598.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | July 1, 2009 | March 7, 2011 | June 1, 2009 | April 1, 2011 | September 1, 2010 |
| Bottom line | The Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 is a solid entry-level dSLR that will surely have its fans, but unless you really want Live View, its cheaper sibling, the A230, is a better deal. | For the money, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i is a great choice for dSLR videographers--though the cheaper T2i can still suffice if you don't need the articulated LCD--and it's a solid choice for creative still shooters. But though the image quality and general shooting performance are top-notch, if you're upgrading to capture sports, kids, or pets, the T3i may not be able to keep up. | The Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 is a solid entry-level dSLR that will surely have its fans, and it's a better deal than its slightly higher-end sibling, the A330. | Though it's a perfectly fine entry-level camera, there are better options for the money than the Canon EOS Rebel T3. | A very good entry-level dSLR, the Nikon D3100 delivers excellent photo quality in a body that's streamlined for experienced photographers, but relatively unintimidating for the less advanced. Its only weakness is performance; though solid, it nevertheless lags behind the competition. |
| Type | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color |
| Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode with Movie recording | Digital camera - SLR | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode with Movie recording | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode with Movie recording |
| Light sensitivity | ISO 100-3200 ISO auto | ISO auto (100-6400) ISO 100-6400 ISO 12800 | ISO 100-3200 ISO auto | ISO auto (100-6400) ISO 100-6400 | ISO 6400 ISO 12800 ISO 100-3200 ISO auto |
| Optical sensor type | Super HAD CCD | CMOS | CCD | CMOS | CMOS |
| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Info unavailable | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 5 in x 2.8 in x 3.8 in | 5.2 in x 3.1 in x 3.9 in | 5 in x 2.7 in x 3.8 in | 5.1 in x 3.1 in x 3.9 in | 4.9 in x 3 in x 3.8 in |
| Weight | 17.3 oz | 18.2 oz | 15.9 oz | 17.5 oz | 16 oz |
| Lens System | 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DT SAM | 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 II Canon EF-S | 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DT SAM | 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 II Canon EF-S | 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR |
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