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14.2 megapixel, 1x optical zoom, 1x digital zoom, USB, CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, MS-PRO HG, 582 gram, 2.7 inch LCD More product info

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Based on 21 expert reviews, the average rating for Sony DSLR-A350 Black is 4.1/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

(14/10/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 44628 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 97/100 = Excellent.
Country: US 		97.0 / 100.0
Testseek US Title:

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

(01/10/08)
Summary: 45 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 81 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US 		81.0 / 100.0
Testwinner Title:

Sony DSLR-A350 Black

(09/09/08)
Summary: 3 experts have reviewed the Sony DSLR-A350 Black, giving it an average score of 88 out of 100 and a total of 1 test win/editor's choice award... Read the full review
Country: UK 		88.0 / 100.0
T3 Title:

Sony A350 SLR review

(09/09/08)
Summary: A budget busting SLR with top notch camera tech... Read the full review
Verdict: A big camera, with a big spec, capable of fantastic pics
Pros: ; Whopping sensor; Live View; In-camera shake-free setting
Cons: ; Hefty unit; Noisy images at high ISO; Poor continuous shooting options
Country: UK 		N/A
Testwinner US Title:

Sony DSLR-A350 Black

(09/09/08)
Summary: 3 experts have reviewed the Sony DSLR-A350 Black, giving it an average score of 88 out of 100 and a total of 1 test win/editor's choice award... Read the full review
Country: US 		88.0 / 100.0
Computer Active Title:

Sony A350 digital camera

(26/06/08)
Summary: Digital SLR with a twist... Read the full review
Pros: ; Testing new ads format//End test
Country: UK 		4.0 / 5.0
Steve's DigiCams Title:

Steve's DigiCams

(24/06/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
TrustedReviews Title:

Sony Alpha A350

(10/06/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Sony's latest pro-sumer digital SLR offers 14.2 megapixels and full AF in live view mode
Country: UK 		9.0 / 10.0
Digital Photography Review Title:

Sony DSLR-A350

(06/06/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Solid-feeling construction; Above-average ergonomics for its class; Reliable metering; Very good battery life; Super SteadyShot helps keep snaps sharp; Wireless flash capability; External ISO button; Probably the easiest DSLR to use for a compact camera user; JPEG output makes good use of the sensor's dynamic range; Well-featured and
Cons: ; Slower and less responsive than its contemporaries; Smallest viewfinder to appear on an APS-C DSLR; Image quality suffers above ISO 400 (from both noise and excessive noise reduction); Long exposure noise reduction turns hot pixels black; Most convenient button on body given least useful function; Soft JPEGs with poor low-contrast
Country: US 		Recommended
digitaltrends.com Title:

Sony alpha DSLR-A350

(13/04/08)
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Verdict: ...the Sony alpha DSLR-A350 is a terrific camera for the price.
Pros: ; Excellent image quality; Live View works great; loaded with features
Cons: ; Could be faster; noise above 800 ISO; forget the lens kit
Country: US 		8.5 / 10.0
I4U Title:

Sony alpha DSLR-A350

(13/04/08)
Summary: Jaded is my middle name—especially when it comes to new digital cameras. I mean how juiced can you get about another point-and-shoot just because the megapixel count increased? That said, m... Read the full review
Country: US 		8.5
CNET.com Title:

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 (body only)

(08/04/08)
Summary: Read the full review
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.
Pros: ; Sensor-shift image stabilization; useful Live View implementation with flip-up LCD.
Cons: ; Kit lens could be better; mixed performance; small viewfinder; interface annoyances.
Country: US 		7.2 / 10.0
AnandTech Title:

Sony A350: Full-Time Live View at 14.2MP

(03/04/08)
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?... Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
Camera Labs Title:

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Gordon Laing, April 2008

(01/04/08)
Summary: Read the full review
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. * Anti-dust system not effective in our tests.
Country: US 		N/A
PC Advisor Title:

Sony Alpha 350 digital SLR review


Summary: Read the full review
Country: UK 		3.5 / 5.0
What Digital Camera Title:

Sony DSLR A350


Summary: How does the first Alpha model to sport both live view and a 14MP sensor shape up?... Read the full review
Country: UK 		N/A
Digital Camera Magazine Title:

Sony Alpha A350


Summary: Sony has built this camera to a price, and that¿s ashame as it¿s capable of some stunning images. Ifyou can ignore the build quality and get your head around all those buttons, switches and sliders, then it¿s great. Shame about the Sony kit lens though!... Read the full review
Country: UK 		4.0 / 5.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 review


Summary: : Its cornucopia of features make it a good first dSLR... Read the full review
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
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
Country: UK 		7.2 / 10.0
LetsGoDigital reviews Title:

Sony Alpha 350 Review


Summary: Read the full review
Country: UK 		80.0 / 100.0
PopPhoto.com Title:

Camera Test: Sony Alpha 350


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. Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
Digital Camera Resource Page Title:

Digital Camera Resource Page Review: Sony Alpha DSLR-A350


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Full manual controls; Dust reduction system; Sensor-shift image stabilization reduces blur on most legacy Minolta and all Sony lenses; Snappy performance in most respects; Support for wireless flashes; USB 2.0 High Speed support; Very good photo quality at lower ISO settings or in RAW mode; RAW image format supported; good editing
Cons: ; 18 - 70 mm kit lens isn't the greatest (lots of corner blurring); Live view issues: only shows 90% of the frame; poor low light visibility; reduces burst mode frame rate; no way to enlarge frame for manual focusing; Tends to underexpose; LCD is difficult to see outdoors; Manual not terribly detailed; Photos are on the soft side, with
Country: US 		N/A

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