Typical price: £340
What is it: 10-megapixel dSLR with live view and built-in anti-shake
What we think: It may seem chunky and inelegant and first, but the A300 proves both practical and rather likeable
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 2 December 2008
Tags: Sony, Sony Alpha DSLR-A300, LCD screen, battery life, LCD
We like:
Straightforward live view; tilting LCD; great colour rendition
We don't like:
Plasticky feel; noisy AF; weak kit lens
CNET UK judgement:
The A300 is not the only budget dSLR with live view, and its 10-megapixel resolution is pretty ordinary too. It feels crude and plasticky and the live view 'solution' is hardly elegant. But it is very practical, and in fact the whole camera has an appealing chunky, down-to-earth straightforwardness
Full review:
Any self-respecting dSLR has to offer live view these days, but they all rely on clunky mirror movements and need cool-running CMOS sensors. All except this one. Sony's DSLR-A300 uses a regular 10-megapixel CCD and offers instant live view at the flick of a switch, and via a neat tilting LCD too. It can be yours for around £340. Continue Reading...
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