Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150

356 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
performance (142)
portability (128)
image quality (123)
usability (118)
size (59)

Negative
flash (14)
shutter (12)
zoom (12)
focus (10)

General overview
Price comparison

alaTest has collected and analyzed 356 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and portability. The usability and performance are also mentioned favorably, but the focus and shutter get critical comments. Opinions about the low light performance and flash are different.

image quality, performance, usability, portability, size

zoom, shutter, focus

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

See all Sony Digital Cameras

Review analysis

(Based on 356 reviews)

Expert Reviews

User Reviews

Review Ratings

(57% of reviews)
Show all 5 star reviews (21% of reviews)
Show all 4 star reviews (9% of reviews)
Show all 3 star reviews (8% of reviews)
Show all 2 star reviews (5% of reviews)
Show all 1 star reviews

Features

image quality
Show positive (68%)Show negative (32%)(Show all)

performance
Show positive (83%)Show negative (17%)(Show all)

usability
Show positive (77%)Show negative (23%)(Show all)

portability
Show positive (93%)Show negative (7%)(Show all)

size
Show positive (83%)Show negative (17%)(Show all)

More features

Showing 202 review(s)

Expert Reviews User Reviews

Disclaimer:

Below is a list of reviews for this or similar products. If you think this grouping is wrong please click here to flag.
Read more on our FAQ’s page.

Showing 1 - 163 of 202 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (144)

Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150

alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the screen and durability. The portability and image quality are also appreciated, whereas many are negative about the focus and lens.

usability, image quality, portability, durability, screen

zoom, reliability, shutter, lens, focus

86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150

alaTest has collected and analyzed 104 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design and portability. The usability and performance are also appreciated. There are mixed views on the focus and shutter, and there are some critical opinions about the zoom and flash.

image quality, performance, usability, portability, design

flash, zoom

78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Theano Nikitas (cnet.com)

Sony Cyber Shot P review: Sony Cyber Shot P

Intro This 5-megapixel, 3X optical zoom member of Sony's Cyber Shot budget line is, aside from its larger sensor, a clone of the 4-megapixel DSC-P73 and costs just a few dollars more. Snapshooters who want ease of use plus basic manual controls will...

Compact and portable; solid mix of snapshooting basic and manual features; accepts accessory lenses; captures 30fps VGA movies.

Manual aperture limited to two settings; tiny screen with tinier icons and text; weak photo quality.

This snapshot camera delivers a bit more than the basics but offers merely adequate photo quality.

Feb, 2005

Read the full review

Expert review by : Sean Carroll (pcmag.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150

While the P150 is a good camera (especially for the price), it doesn't quite measure up to the 7MP competition.

Small, stylish, and very speedy; takes crisp pictures; very good battery life; rich feature set.

Low resolution for a 7MP camera. Some purple fringing in flash shots. Images can show some graininess in shadows. LCD feels small for the money.

More digital camera reviews: Ricoh Theta SC Sony a9 SeaLife DC2000 Nikon Coolpix W100 Canon EOS M6 more

Dec, 2004

Partner Source

Read the full review

Expert review by : Tracey Capen (pcworld.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC-P150 Digital Camera Camera

Sony's new DSC-P150 has a powerful, 7-megapixel CCD--a resolution more often found on advanced cameras. The extra resolution may not give you better pictures if you usually print 5-by-7-inch or 4-by-6-inch prints, but it's a boon for making...

The software accompanying the camera is pretty basic, so you'll want to expand your options with a good photo-editing package, like Adobe Photoshop Elements 3

Nov, 2004

Read the full review

Expert review by : Tracey Capen (pcworld.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150

Photograph: Rick Rizner

Easy menus ; Fast startup ; Very responsive ; Live histogram ; AC adapter ; Most compact ; Least-expensive 7-megapixel camera in the group

No custom white balance ; No audio notes

Nov, 2004

Read the full review

Expert review by : Simon Joinson (dpreview.com)

Sony DSC-P150

Excellent results, High resolution, Virtually no purple fringing, Good dynamic range, Superb build quality, Very fast and responsive, Easy to use, Good movie mode, Decent macro mode, Good battery life, AF illuminator, Flash works really well at very...

Limited manual controls, No manual/custom white balance mode, Flash underpowered, occasional underexposure, Some edge softness at wide apertures, Small amount of chromatic aberration - not visible in normal shots, Visible noise in shadows at 200 and...

I must admit I fully expected to be underwhelmed by the P150, and didn't expect the 7MP CCD to offer any significant advantage over the 5MP version used in many cameras, including the existing P100.

Sep, 2004

Read the full review

Expert review by : Simon Joinson (dpreview.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150 Review

Announced in July 2004, The DSC-P150 is Sony's latest salvo in the megapixel wars, and the first truly compact 7 megapixel camera. It's based closely on the current DSC-P100, with the only differences - resolution aside - being the brushed metal...

Excellent results High resolution Virtually no purple fringing Good dynamic range Superb build quality Very fast and responsive Easy to use Good movie mode Decent macro mode Good battery life AF illuminator Flash works really well at very close...

Limited manual controls No manual/custom white balance mode Flash underpowered, occasional underexposure Some edge softness at wide apertures Small amount of chromatic aberration - not visible in normal shots Visible noise in shadows at 200 and 400...

I must admit I fully expected to be underwhelmed by the P150, and didn't expect the 7MP CCD to offer any significant advantage over the 5MP version used in many cameras, including the existing P100. So it came as a pleasant surprise to discover that...

Sep, 2004

Read the full review

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

Sony DSC-P150

Physical Views The Cyber-shot P150 and a CD for size comparison. The Cyber-shot P150 and the Cyber-shot L1 . Go to Features & Controls Sony DSC-P150 Specifications Image Device: 1/1.8" 7.2 Megapixel Effective Sony Super HAD™ CCD Still Image Sizes:...

Aug, 2004

Read the full review

Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Digital Cameras - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

The Sony DSC-P150 is the most recent in Sony's highly popular line of subcompact "P-series" digicams, this latest model sporting a massive 7.2 megapixel CCD, a 3x optical zoom lens, and an expanded range of nine preset Scene modes to choose from....

Jul, 2004

Read the full review

Expert review by : Robert Ellis (macworld.com)

6- and 7-Megapixel Digital Cameras

If size is a factor, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150-with its compact form, light weight, and 7-megapixel pictures-should fit your needs the best. We really liked the Casio Exilim EX-P600's striking and innovative Ex Finder, but for the same price, we prefer

Fast startup ; very responsive ; easy menus ; live histogram ; AC adapter ; least-expensive 7-megapixel camera in the group ; most compact

No custom white balance ; no audio notes

Dec, 2004

Read the full review

Expert review by : Dc Resource (dcresource.com)

Expert Review

The SonyCyber-shot DSC-P150 ($499) is an ultra-compact,ultra-responsive digital camera with a whopping 7.2Megapixel CCD. Other features include a 3X zoom lens,limited manual controls, VGA movie mode, and an AF-assistlamp. The P150 is available in...

Very good photo quality, Ultra-compact, stylish metal body; comes in three colors, Robust performance, Limited manual controls, AF-assist lamp; good low light focusing, No redeye, amazingly enough, Supports conversion lenses, external flash, underwater...

Image noise slightly higher than I'd like to see, Limited manual controls (see, it's both a good and bad thing!), Unimpressive continuous shooting mode, LCD hard to see in low light, Software bundle isn't great, though the tutorial is helpful, Flimsy...

Dec, 2004

Read the full review