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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSLR-A230 | EOS R |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | R | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $549.00 | $3399.00 |
| Street Price: | $1,499.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-06-15 | 2018-10-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
25.6 oz
(725 g)
includes batteries |
48.0 oz
(1,360 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
2.7 in. (128 x 97 x 68 mm) |
5.3 x
3.9 x
3.3 in. (136 x 98 x 84 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 | 30.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.12 microns | 5.36 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 63 | 89 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.3 | 24.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.4 | 13.5 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 531 | 2,742 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2896 x 1632 (4.7 MP, Other), 1920 x 1088 (2.1 MP, Other) |
6720 x 4480
(30.1 MP,
3:2), 4464 x 2976 (13.3 MP, 3:2), 3360 x 2240 (7.5 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 5952 x 4480 (26.7 MP, 4:3), 3968 x 2976 (11.8 MP, 4:3), 2976 x 2240 (6.7 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 6720 x 3776 (25.4 MP, 16:9), 4464 x 2512 (11.2 MP, 16:9), 3360 x 1888 (6.3 MP, 16:9), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 4480 x 4480 (20.1 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 2976 (8.9 MP, 1:1), 2240 x 2240 (5.0 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW (14 bit), C-RAW; RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.4 | 8.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24/23.98p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1280x720 (120p/100p/60p/30p) |
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| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 Variable (averaged) bit rate; Audio:ALL-I: Linear PCM; IPB: AAC) | |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Canon RF |
| Lens: | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM | Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 24 - 105mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 24 - 105mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 4.38x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) | f/4 - f/22; with 9 blades |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | |
| Normal Focus Range: |
39 cm to Infinity 15.4 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 55.0mm | 77.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF | Phase Detection AF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Max. 5655 points (selectable); Face+Tracking AF (with eye detection), 1-point AF ([AF frame size] can be set to [Small]), Expand AF Area (Above, below, left and right/Around); Zone AF Large Zone AF (Vertical/Horizontal) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.83x mag., 16.5mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter | EVF; 0.5-inch OLED, 3.69 million dots, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 3,690,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.55x | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.83x | 0.76x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,400 dots | 2,100,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 12.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 40000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100-40000 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spot | Real-time metering with image sensor; 384 [24x16] zone Evaluative (AF point-linked), Center-weighted, Partial (center 6.1% of frame), Spot (center 2.7% of frame; AF point-linked spot metering not provided.) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View | Custom shooting mode C1, C2, C3; Multiple-exposure; HDR |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 10.0 m / 32.8 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/200s |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-II | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW | RAW (14 bit), C-RAW; RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 Variable (averaged) bit rate; Audio:ALL-I: Linear PCM; IPB: AAC) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wireless | Via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth or optional wired |
| Connections (extended): | DC input, min-HDMI | Mini HDMI (Type C), USB-C SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 1), 3.5mm stereo microphone and headphone jacks, remote jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.48 | 0.31 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.78 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.30 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.4 | 8.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 21 | 126 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 65 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 51 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.19 seconds | 0.10 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.182 seconds | 0.076 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.22 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.107 seconds | 0.052 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus Wide Area AF lag = 0.204s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.6 seconds | 2.1 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | 0.9 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.2 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 370 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 510 shots | 350 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FH50 | Proprietary LP-E6N/LP-E6 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E22 battery grip |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FH50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (v. 10.13+) | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | SteadyShot Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization. | |
