Sony a230 detail page

Basic data
Name : a230
Manufacturer : Sony
Mount A-mount
Release year : 2009
Production status : Discontinued
Last firmware: 1.10 (11-2009)
Firmware download: EU-Win | EU-Mac | US-Win | US-Mac | Asia
Sensor
Type: CCD
Format: APS-C (1,5x)
Total pixel number: 10.8 MP
Effective pixel number: 10.2 MP
Sensor pitch: 6.1 µm
Sensor area: 3.73 cm²
Pixel density: 2.74 MP/cm²
Size: 23.6 x 15.8mm
Max. resolution: 3872 x 2592 px
ISO range: 100 - 3200
Sensor stabilisation: Yes
Focusing
AF sensors: 9 (1 cross)
Fast hybrid AF: No
Modes :
  • AFS (Single-shot AF)
  • AFC (Continuous AF)
  • AFA (Automatic AF)
AF range (EV): 0 - 18
AF assist (IR): No
AF lens adjustments: No
AF/MF button (rear): No
AF range limiter: No
Focus peaking: No
Eye start: Yes
Metering
Type: 40 segment metering sensor
Range (EV): 1-20 (spot 3-20)
AEL button: No
Exposure modes:
  • P-S-A-M
  • Auto
  • Auto no flash
Program shift: No
Manual shift: No
Scene modes:
  • portrait
  • landscape
  • closeup
  • sport
  • night portrait
  • sunset
Exposure compensation: ± 2 (1/3)
Flash
Built-in: Yes; GN: 10 m (39.3 ft) at ISO 100
Shoe Type iISO
Sync speed: 1/160
PC Sync connector: No
Ratio control: No
Flash modes:
  • normal
  • red-eye reduction
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash exp. compensation: ± 2 (1/3)
Shooting
Max. shutter speed (s): 1/4000
Electronic first curtain: No
Electronic (silent) shutter: No
FPS w AF: 2,5
Drive modes:
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Self-timer(10 or 2 sec)
  • Continuous self-timer (5 or 3 frames in 10 sec)
  • Continuous bracketing
  • Remote
Exposure bracketing (EV): 3 frames 1/3; 1/2
MLU: No
Wired remote conection: No
Wireless remote: Yes, optional
DOF preview: No
Tethered control: No
No-chip lenses: M mode only
GPS: No
Viewfinder
Type: pentamirror
Magnification: 0.83 x
Eye relief (from frame): 16,5mm (10,9mm)
Diopter adjustement: -2,5 +1,0
Screen options: G
Back LCD
Live view No
LCD size: 2.7"
LCD resolution: 230400px
LCD tilt - swivel: No - No
Touchscreen: No - No
Image options
Output resolutions:
  • 3872x2592
  • 2896x1936
  • 1920x1280
  • 3872x2176 (16:9)
  • 2896x1632 (16:9)
  • 1920x1088 (16:9)
WB settings:
  • auto
  • daylight
  • shade
  • cloudy
  • tungsten
  • fluorescent
  • flash
  • custom (1 preset)
Color spaces: sRGB, Adobe RGB
NR Off option: No
NR levels: On, Off
DRO:
  • standard
  • advanced auto
Auto HDR: No
RAW: compressed ARW 2.0
Video features
Video capabilities: No
Body features and constructions
Environment sealings: No 
Card slots:
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • PRO Duo
  • PRO-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
Vertical grip: No
Battery: NP-FH50
Weight: 412g
Dimensions: 128 x 97 x 68mm

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