Why expensive if it can be done cheaply ?!

But after half a year in my use, I wonder why I as amateur photographer (applies to professionals, of course not) significantly more money for a "better" camera alá Canon EOS 550D should spend.
Because the A230 is a purist:
It does exactly what it should do a camera too. Photographing.
No HD video-frills, no live view, no wifi transmission of images.

And you know what ?! I also do not need the whole shebang.
I want HD video, I'll buy a decent HD video camera. Will I "live view" I will stay with the handy Digi-Cams. And wifi transmission need anyway no.

Therefore, this article will also rotate at exactly two things:
The handling and image quality.

HANDLING

The camera has exactly for my taste with kit lens the right weight.
I feel that it is in my hands, and can keep them aware and quietly, without getting but after a long time a cramp in my arm.
The size of the A230 is both advantage and disadvantage. On the one hand it is to bring in practical bags under and is not such a dished like a Canon 5D Mark II. On the other hand it is, especially with one hand, only a little uncomfortable (the little finger under the camera terminals) to wear. But what did not go with another (heavier) without camera hand strap.

The operation of the camera is intuitive and easy. I do not know what I should like to see more.
The only drawback: The viewfinder image differs somewhat from the geschossenem image. You get used to, but it is still annoying.

IMAGE QUALITY

Great at first glance. Skin colors are soft and naturally reproduced, white balance actually works always flawlessly. The sharpness is sufficient for the average consumer also. Only if you ranzoomt to 100% you can see where more expensive lenses and cameras afford. Even for larger prints (50 x 75 cm), the sharpness is perfectly fine. Only if you nachschärft with editing programs, they gain significantly in terms of quality. If you see only the original it does not stand out.

CONCLUSION:
Small, insanely cheap and great quality for amateur photographers. Recommended!