Sony DSLR-A350 - Expert Reviews

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: At this year's annual Photo Marketing Association trade show, which was held in Las Vegas from Jan 31st to Feb 2nd, a number of new digital SLR cameras were introduced incorporating the latest advanced technologies for 2008. The manufacturers have ...

Review summary: The 14-megapixel Sony Alpha A350 is a mid-range enthusiasts digital SLR that offers an innovative new approach to live view with the aid of a tilting LCD rear screen.

Pros: Fantastic live view system with fast AF, good shadow detail maintained, easy operation

Cons: Larger buffer/faster processor would be nice, small grip, JPEG processing, small viewfinder

Verdict: Despite a few shortcomings, the autofocus-enabled live view is the best we've encountered and is exactly what compact owners looking to upgrade to a DSLR have been waiting for. We would even say that Sony has set a benchmark for how live view systems ...

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 ...

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 ...