July 18, 2009 6:00 AM PDT
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 (with 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses)
Editors' rating: 3.5
The good: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 has fast autofocus; high magnification viewfinder for its class; dual card slots; relatively simple, straightforward operation; built-in wireless flash and image stabilization; helpful SteadyShot indicator.
The bad: Smallish grip; default settings produce suboptimal photos.
The bottom line: 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.
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Price range: $599.00 - $599.95
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