Sony DSLR-A350 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: UPDATED: ALL NEW IMAGES AND ACTUAL PIXEL CROPS For A350, Pentax K20D, and Canon 5D. Sony is shipping another new DSLR - the $799 14.2MP A350 with tilt screen and useful Live View. How does it compare with other entry and mid-level SLRs?

Review summary: With record breaking definition (14.2 Mpix) and use made simple via LCD aiming with a real autofocus, the Alpha 350 has two serious advantages in addition to very good image quality. Only those who are really picky about their viewfinder will have ...

Pros: - LCD aiming with a rapid autofocus, - LCD is (partially) movable, - Good image quality up to 800 ISO, - Optical stabilization integrated to the camera, - Easy to use

Cons: - Very narrow optical viewfinder, - LCD lacks a bit of definition, - Weak burst mode (via viewfinder or LCD aiming), - No HDMI connection, - Construction a bit frustrating!

Review summary: Packed with performance and appealing features, Sony's 14.2MP Alpha 350 provides first-time DSLR shooters with a big step up at a not-so-big price.

Review summary: THE Alpha A350 offers incredibly high resolution pictures, a robust list of features and a simple interface.

Pros: Great interface, 14.2 megapixel sensor captures high quality pictures, excellent live view functions

Cons: Kit lens could be better, dust reduction not as good as competition

Verdict: Sony's Alpha A350 is another great SLR offering a combination of incredibly high resolution pictures, a robust list of features and a simple easy interface.

Review summary: Sony has done it once again. They shocked the photo industry with leading edge Live View implementation in a DSLR, and a class leading 14.2 megapixel imager. While the implementation of "live view" in itself in the new Alpha DSLR isn't innovative, the ...