Sony Alpha a350

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exposure (2)
memory (1)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 893 reviews of Sony Alpha a350. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the image quality and screen are overall positive. The price and usability are also appreciated. There are some negative comments about the memory and contrast, and views about the video and zoom are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Alpha a350 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Alpha a350

alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 user reviews of Sony Alpha a350 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the lens and price. The screen and performance also get good opinions. There are some mixed opinions about the viewfinder. Many are less positive about the portability.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Alpha a350

alaTest has collected and analyzed 82 user reviews of Sony Alpha a350 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the lens and image quality. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some negative views about the flash. There are some mixed reviews about the zoom.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : David Gussman (pcmag.com)

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

The Sony A350 is a simple-to-use and capable D-SLR that is a good alternative to more-expensive and advanced Canon and Nikon models.

Great image quality in nearly all environments. Tilting LCD. Innovative Live View system. In-camera mechanical image stabilization. Fast autofocus. Handy function button provides easy access to settings.

Slightly overexposed flash. Cropping occurs when framing via Live View. Too few quick-access buttons. Similar model available for $200 less.

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Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Richard Butler (dpreview.com)

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Review

Sony's first two DSLRs, the A100 and A700 showed clear signs of their Konica Minolta lineage - sharing a lot of DNA with the Maxxum (Dynax) 5D and 7D respectively. Its latest, the A350, still shows signs of that ancestry but also hints at the...

Good detail at lowest sensitivities, competitive with best in class Reliable metering JPEG output makes good use of the sensor's dynamic range Most seamless live view system of current DSLRs Probably the easiest DSLR to use for a compact camera user...

Soft JPEGs with poor low-contrast detail Smallest viewfinder to appear on an APS-C DSLR Screen obstructs use of viewfinder Image quality suffers above ISO 400 (from both noise and excessive noise reduction) Long exposure noise reduction turns hot...

Both the greatest compliment and greatest criticism you can level at the Alpha 350 is that it's probably the most compact-camera-like DSLR we've ever reviewed. The secondary-sensor live view system is interesting: most modern DSLR designs are saddled...

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 review: Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

Sensor-shift image stabilization; useful Live View implementation with flip-up LCD.

Kit lens could be better; mixed performance; small viewfinder; interface annoyances.

Unless you're prepared to spend a disproportionate amount of money on a really good lens, the resolution bump offered by the Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 isn't worth the price.

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Sony DSLR-A350

Physical Views Continue on to Page Two Sony DSLR-A350 Specifications Imager 14.2 (effective) APS CCD Sensor; 23.5 x 15.7 mm; RGB primary color filter Lens Mount Sony a Alpha/Minolta A-type bayonet 1.5x focal length multiplier File format RAW, JPEG...

Jun, 2008

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Sony A350 DSLR

Whether you print off your photos at home or send them to the developer, one thing is certain, with the Sony DSLR A350, they will always come out looking great. There are over 24 lenses available, phenomenal battery life, USB transfer speed is very...

14.2 Megapixel resolutionLive View auto focus amazingly fastExtremely functional tilting LCD screenTabbed menu makes using functions a breezeTake professional photos without having to be a pro

Sony has brought photography to a whole new level with the DSLR A350...

Nov, 2008

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Sony Alpha 350 review

Sony announced a stunning amount of three new models for this year; the A200, A300 and the A350, and we haven't heard the last of Sony for this year. At first glance the three models look a lot alike and have similar specifications. Sony want to give...

Sony are betting on the lowest segment of the D-SLR market with no less than three models. The Sony A200, the A300 and the A350 offer the consumer sufficient choice. It also shows that Sony, after a timid start, are willing to conquer the photography...

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Sony A350 Review

Sony have aggressively attacked the DSLR market in 2008, introducing no less than three new models, with a full-frame, 24 megapixel professional camera also due out later this year. The Sony A350 sits bang in the middle of the range, above the...

Sony have certainly hit the ground running in 2008, with three new digital SLR cameras that really deserve to threaten the Canon / Nikon status quo. The

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Shawn Barnett (imaging-resource.com)

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Digital Camera - Full Review - The Imaging Resource!

Perhaps it was a feint, perhaps it was just a matter of introducing the right camera to the right audience, but Sony's Alpha A200 introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show early this year was a very minor upgrade to the A100. The more buzz-worthy...

Articulated LCD screen allows more comfortable shooting from above or below ; Live View mode doesn't affect AF speed at all ; Good body size, solid feel ; Easy to learn and use ; Great grip ; No-nonsense design ; 14.2-megapixel sensor ; Function button...

Smaller optical viewfinder than A200 ; Kit lens is slightly soft in the corners ; Advanced DRO slows camera down when shooting rapidly ; Pop-up flash doesn't go very high ; Infrared sensor activates AF system when you don't want it to, like when you're...

Like the A200, Sony says that improvements to the A300 and A350's AF have made focus acquisition 1.7 times faster, thanks to the high-torque AF motor and improved AF sequence borrowed from the A700. Autofocus in Live View is also as fast as it is in...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Dennis Hissink (photokina-show.com)

Sony A350 underwater housing review

The Sony A350, put in the market by Sony, is a digital reflex camera for the advanced photographer. Professionals will probably find the speed of 2.5 frames per second too slow. However, underwater photography does not require extreme speed since you...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Pop Photo (popphoto.com)

Camera Test: Sony Alpha 350

What's in a name? With DSLRs, not much. Case in point: Sony's new Alpha 350 ($800, street, body only; $900 with 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony DT lens). Based on quick math, you might guess it's half the camera the Alpha 700 ($1,300, body only) is. But the...

Dec, 2008

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