Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

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...

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

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

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

Digital SLR with a twist

: Solid, reassuringly weighty build given its plastic look and feel; fast in operation and more user friendly than expected; a helpful array of features not usually found on a digital SLR, never mind in this price bracket; tilting screen coupled with Live...

Though initially slow to capitalise on the growing market for digital SLRs, Sony now has everything in its range except a professional model.

Sony's latest pro-sumer digital SLR offers 14.2 megapixels and full AF in live view mode

The Sony Alpha A350 is a superb camera, but anyone who was expecting a full professional DSLR like the A700 will be disappointed. Instead you get an A200 with the addition of live view and a massive 14.2-megapixel sensor. The live view system with fully-f...

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.

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

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

Plenty of features; Takes some great pictures; Impressive price

Shoddy lens; Confusing to handle

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

Sony's latest digital SLR the mid-range Alpha 350, a 14-megapixel model, which is one of the maker's first to feature Live View using a novel, pull-out 2.7-inch screen.

Great image quality, with smooth images and oodles of detail - especially using the Carl Zeiss 16-80mm zoom; effective anti-shake system; good build and handy pull-out LCD monitor.

Disappointing ergonomics, with small right-hand grip and poor layout of controls; tunnel-like viewfinder; conventional use compromised by Live View system; limited range of pricey accessories and lenses.

For imaging creatives, one of the most offputting aspects of the Alpha A350 also applies to others in the range, and that's the maker's somewhat pricey and limited choice of system accessories and optics. While there are some outstanding optical designs i...

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Every six months the camera manufacturers revamp their digital SLR line-ups, with some surprising additions. Gavin Stoker surveys the current best contenders to match all budgets and expertise levels

Sony has built this camera to a price, and that's a shame as it's capable of some stunning images. If you 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!...