Sony DSLR-A350 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Sony's 14.2Mp Alpha 350 is one of the maker's first to feature Live View using a novel, pull-out 2.7in screen.

Verdict: On the plus side, Sony's Alpha 350 shows great image quality, an effective antishake system, a good build and a handy pull-out LCD monitor. However, we weren't so impressed with its ergonomics, its poor layout of controls and tunnel-like viewfinder. Live

Review summary: The Sony A350 is relatively inexpensive and yet capable of producing some truly excellent quality images

Pros: Plenty of features; Takes some great pictures; Impressive price

Cons: Shoddy lens; Confusing to handle

Verdict: The image processing is carried out by Sony's oddly named Bionz processor and includes a very effective D-Range Optimiser function. This handy setting boosts shadow details without burning out an image's highlights

Review summary: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 is a likeable entry-level dSLR. With its 14-megapixel CCD, flip-up LCD, sensor-shift image stabiliser and built-in wireless flash controller, this feature-packed snapper seems like a cornucopia of photographic goodness for the bud

Pros: Sensor-shift image stabilisation; useful live view implementation with flip-up LCD

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

Verdict: 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

Review summary: Sony Alpha A350 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 specification

Review summary: Sony's latest DSLRs, the A300 and A350, double the Alpha range and illustrate Sony's commitment in the market. Indeed by discontinuing the original A100 and introducing four brand new models in as many months, Sony has been more aggressive than any other

Pros: Built-in anti-shake - works with any lens., No-fuss Live View with quick AF., Tilting monitor., InfoLithium battery gives accurate feedback.,

Cons: Relatively small optical viewfinder., Modest 2.5fps continuous shooting., Live View not 100% accurate.

Verdict: The Sony Alpha A350 is a feature-packed DSLR with a compelling price tag. With high resolution, built-in stabilisation, Live View and a flip-out screen, it ticks the boxes of most new DSLR buyers. Sony's fuss-free Live View is also arguably the best imple