Sony DSLR-A230Y - Dslr-a230 + Sal-1855 Specifications

DSLR-

A230Y

DSLRA230 with W Zoom lens kit

Sony® α

; (

alpha) DSLR-A200: more features, less blur. For family photographers who want greater quality and creativity, the Sony® α

;

(

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.

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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® α;
(

alpha) DSLR-A200 combines high­resolution 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, pro­quality Carl Zeiss® lens designs and
Minolta ±-mount lenses. Stamina®
power provides up to 750 shots on a
fully charged InfoLITHIUM® battery. Eye­Start Autofocus and pop-up flash help
you shoot faster -- and a bright 2.7”

LCD screen displays index and high­resolution thumbnail images. in­camera 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.

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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 αseries body

The α230 features the smallest and
lightest body of any Sony® α(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.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Creative Style settings

Dynamic Range Optimizer

Built-in Pop-

Up Flash

Anti-Dust Technology

Stamina® Battery power

BIONZ™ image processor

PhotoTV HD compatibility

Index and Slide Show Display

Function Guide Display

Dual slot Compatiblity for Memory
Stick® and SD media

Included SAL1855 18-55mm standard
zoom lens

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Last Updated: 10/16/2009

DSLR-

A230Y

DSLRA230 with W Zoom lens kit

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Specifications

General

Camera Type: Sony α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 α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)

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

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"

Live View: Quick

Inputs and Outputs

USB Port(s): USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)
HD Output:

HDMI

Memory Card Slot: Dual memory card slot:

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media
SD and SDHC memory card

Tripod Mount: Yes, 1/4"-20

LCD Display

Brightness Control:

Selectable in 5 steps

Coverage: 100% (Playback)
Type:

2.7” TFT Clear Photo LCD (230,400 pixels)

Customization: Display color (Black, White,

Brown, Pink)

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

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

Control

AF modes: Single-shot AF, Automatic AF,

Continuous AF, (AF/MF selectable)

Drive Mode: Single-shot, Continuous, Self-timer,

Self-timer Continuous, Bracketing, Remote
Commander

Exposure Compensation: ±2EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
Exposure settings:

Auto, Auto Flash Off, Program
Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority
(S), Manual (M)

Focus Area:

Wide (Up to 3 active focus points

glow), Spot, Local (9 local areas selectable)

Focus Features:

Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye­start AF, AF illuminator (Built-in flash, Range:
approx. 1-5m)

Focus Points:

9 points

Focus Sensitivity:

EV0 - 18 (ISO100)

Focus System:

TTL phase detection system

ISO: Auto, 100 to 3200 (in 1 EV

steps,Recommended Exposure Index)

Metering:

TTL metering w/ 40-

segment

honeycomb-pattern SPC

Metering Modes:

Multi-

segment, Center

-weighted,

Spot

Metering Sensitivity:

EV1 - 20 at ISO100 with F1.4

lens, (EV3 - 20 in spot metering mode)

White Balance:

Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,

Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom

Power

Battery Type:

NP-FH50

Number of Shots:

Approx. 510 images with
viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view
mode (CIPA standard)

Software

Supplied Software: PMB (Picture Motion Browser)

Image Data Converter SR
Image Data Lightbox SR

Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft

Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP*SP2
Windows Vista
Mac OS X(v10.1.3) or later

Operating Conditions

Operating Temperature:

32 -

104 degrees F (0

- 40

degrees C)

Dimensions

Weight: Approx.452 g (without battery, memory

card, accessories)

Measurements:

Approx. 128 x 97 x 67.5 mm

(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts & Labor

Supplied Accessories

DT18-55mm SAM Kit Lens

DT55-200mm SAM Kit Lens
BC-VH1 Battery Charger
NP-FH50 Rechargeable Battery
Shoulder strap
Body cap
Software CD-

ROM

USB cable

Optional Accessories

HVL-

F20AM External Flash

NP-

FH50AM Rechargeable Battery
STP-HS1AM Hand Strap
STP-XS2AM Shoulder Strap
LCS-LC1AM Lens Cap Holder
LCS-WR1AM Wrapping Cloth
LCS-SC6 Soft Carrying Case

UPC Code: 027242754720

1.Requires BRAVIA®

Sync feature in each product, including a

compatible BRAVIA®

HDTV. Please refer to owner’s manual to

determine compatibility.

2. When fully charged. Actual results may vary based on product
settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.

3. Compatible BRAVIA®

HDTV, and component cable (sold separately)
required for PhotoTV HD viewing. Specifications of the BRAVIA HDTV
shown vary according to market region.

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in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, α,

BIONZ, BRAVIA,
Sync, Clear Photo LCD Plus, SteadyShot INSIDE, Memory Stick, Memory
Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, InfoLITHIUM, HDNA, and Stamina,
are trademarks of Sony. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licencing LLC. All
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weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.