Testseek.com have collected 74 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha A350 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha A350.
April 2008
(82%)
74 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Excellent specification for price, Great image quality, Super Steady Shot, Anti Dust system, Eye Start, D-Range Optimiser, Ergonomics.
LCD cannot be swiveled back into the body (for protection), “Fn” function button replaces hard buttons for some controls, No direct manual focus control; Spot metering via menu selection only.
Despite the limited frame coverage in live view, Quick AF Live View works and the camera’s otherwise excellent performance and great image quality combine neatly within an easy to use body. Factor in the good price and the Sony Alpha 350 is worthy o...
Very good photo quality at lower ISO settings or in RAW mode, Well built, easytohold body, Sensorshift image stabilization reduces blur on most legacy Minolta and all Sony lenses, Best live view system on the market on a tilting 2.7" LCD; focuses ...
Photos are on the soft side, with heavy noise reduction above ISO 200 (in low light) and ISO 800 (in normal light); shooting in RAW improves things noticeably, Tends to underexpose, Sluggish low light focusing, Live view issues: only shows 90% of the f...
The Alpha DSLR-A350 is the middle child in Sonys 2008 digital SLR lineup. The A350 has a lot to offer for $799 (body only), including image stabilization, the best live view system on the market, responsive performance, class-leading battery life, and...
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. L...
Fantastic live view system with fast AF, good shadow detail maintained, easy operation
Larger buffer/faster processor would be nice, small grip, JPEG processing, small viewfinder
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 system...
Abstract: 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 m...
Articulated LCD screen allows more comfortable shooting from above or below, Live View mode doesnt 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 makes ...
Smaller optical viewfinder than A200, Kit lens is slightly soft in the corners, Advanced DRO slows camera down when shooting rapidly, Pop-up flash doesnt go very high, Infrared sensor activates AF system when you dont want it to, like when youre jus...
Sonys Alpha A350 is the companys top-tier consumer SLR for 2008, offering a high resolution 14.2-megapixel sensor, Live View like no one else has, and an articulating LCD screen. Its a very complete package for the experienced and inexperienced alik...
Fine 14MP images, At last! Live View that makes sense, Loaded with features
Could be faster (fps) especially in Live View, Noticeable noise above 800 ISO, Forget the kit lens
This one is really a no-brainer. At $799 USD for the body only, the Sony alpha DSLR-A350 is a terrific camera for the price. I’d avoid the kit lens and spend a little extra for the 16-80mm Zeiss edition--and you’ll be set for years. This ...
Published: 2008-04-08, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Sensor-shift image stabilization; useful Live View implementation with flip-up LCD.
Kit lens could be better; mixed performance; small viewfinder; interface annoyances.
Unless youre prepared to spend a disproportionate amount of money on a really good lens, the resolution bump offered by the Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 isnt worth the price.
Built-in anti-shake - works with any lens, No-fuss Live View with quick AF, Tilting monitor, InfoLithium battery gives accurate feedback.
Relatively small optical viewfinder, Modest 2.5fps continuous shooting, Live View not 100% accurate, Anti-dust system not effective in our tests.
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...
Recent years in the photo industry have seen Canon and Nikon as the 800-pound gorillas playing in the DSLR jungle. Everyone else was further down the food chain. There have been some interesting cracks in that perception with Pentax teaming with giant...
