Sony DSC-W350 14.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Zoom with Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 2.7 inch LCD (Black)
- 26mm equivalent Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 4x optical zoom
- Capture breathtaking images in Sweep Panorama Mode
- 14.1-megapixel resolution; 2.7-inch LCD screen for easy viewing
- Capture your videos in HD Movie mode (720p); Optical SteadyShot image stabilization reduces blur
- Accepts Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo (not included)
The DSC-W350 captures images with amazing detail with its Carl Zeiss 26mm wide angle 4x zoom lens. Take breathtaking panoramas in Sweep panorama mode and review them on a 2.7” LCD. Record 720p high definition movies while Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization, iAuto and Face Motion Detection makes taking great images in various conditions easy.
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List Price: $ 199.99
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Review by Busy Executive for Sony DSC-W350 14.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Zoom with Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 2.7 inch LCD (Black)
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I was looking for a small camera to keep with me when I didn’t want to lug my big and heavy pro grade DSLR, and I’m finding the Sony generally works out for me pretty well. It’s easy-to-use and relatively high performance for a compact point and shoot camera, and it’s capable of producing good images under a wide range of conditions when used properly.
I usually start my camera shopping by paying close attention to the lens, and the Sony comes with a Carl-Zeiss 4x zoom, biased towards the wide-angle end of the spectrum. I generally favor less zoom range if it means getting a higher quality picture, and this is exactly the approach Sony implements. Yes, you can get 5x – even 10x – zooms in camera like these, but in my experience, the sacrifice in image quality isn’t worth it. Sony’s 4x tends to mean I get pretty solid lens performance in a useful zoom range. To be clear, any DSLR with a good quality lens will beat the pants off the small lens on this sort of compact camera, but that’s the nature of the beast…besides, if I’m doing something where absolute best performance is a requirement, I’m carrying my heavy-duty DSLR and lenses that cost ten times what this Sony does – that’s not the mission I have in mind for the Sony anyway.
The 14.1MP sensor seems to be high quality, so long as you’re using the camera in well and evenly lit conditions. Where the camera struggles somewhat is low light (high ISO), or when there is substantial dynamic range (difference between brightest and darkest parts of an image). Under good conditions – bright and evenly lit – the sensor provides excellent detail, certainly way more than adequate for email, web sites or prints up to maybe A3 (13×19 inch) size. Still, under more challenging lighting, the Sony may be a bit disappointing…where a large DSLR can capture details in highlights and shadow, the Sony tends to blow out the highlights or will transform shadows into a sea of black. Again, this is really normal for cameras with small image sensors – the Sony’s performance is very good indeed considering the small form factor and product price point.
The camera’s built-in software is also very good, helping to capture lots of detail even as images are compressed to manageable sized JPG files. In Photoshop, I compared a Sony-compressed image to a similar image taken by a pro grade DSLR, and there are few if any differences due to the image processing. Noise reduction and sharpening is handled well, and there are few digital artifacts visible. This is really the best performance I’ve seen for a camera in this price range.
In terms of construction quality, the camera is solid and seems to be well built. Most of the controls are easy to use, and you don’t get the sense of “fighting” against it. The 2.7″ LCD display is sharp and easy to use, although it can be a bit difficult in bright sunlight or for those like me with aging eyes that struggle with small text on the screen. Performance is generally quick, and you’re not waiting for the camera to figure out what to do next. The camera is small, and one thing that helps me is Sony’s well-designed image stabilization feature. I tend to have a hard time holding small cameras steady, and image stabilization helps me get sharp photos in most conditions.
Sony adds a number of cool features, such as Sweep Panorama, that allows you to take multiple pictures of a scene, and then have them “stitched” together in the camera for a wide panorama view. I have similar software in Photoshop to do this, but it’s cool to see it implemented right in the camera. Sony also provides a workable HDR (High Dynamic Range) capability in the camera, giving you a way to handle certain otherwise difficult scenes. Both of these features make up for camera limitations, such as low dynamic range capabilities of small sensors and the limited zoom range. Sony also makes it easy to upload photos and videos to popular sharing sites, saving you a few steps from doing this on the computer.
The camera can also record HD (720p) video clips up to half an hour long. I rarely use this feature, so other than to say it works, I’ll leave that one to other reviewers.
I considered several other choices from Nikon, Canon, Pentax and even the new Leica X1. I like Nikon because the software and menus are the same as my DSLR (also a Nikon). Canon seemed to produce slightly better image quality. I’ve owned several Pentax point-and-shoot digital cameras and found them rugged and long lasting. And of course, the Leica is in a class by itself in terms of quality. Still, while all of these competitors offered unique advantages, the overall package of price and performance seemed to be best with the Sony – at least today.
Overall, considering the price, I’m happy with the Sony DSC-W350 and would recommend it to anyone wanting a low-cost, easy to use digital camera that gives good quality images under a wide variety of conditions.
Review by A. A. Alasso for Sony DSC-W350 14.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Zoom with Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 2.7 inch LCD (Black)
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Took a chance on this camera as it was just released by SONY and no reviews were available. But I really like this camera. The pictures are sharp. Color reproduction and exposure is accurate and all of this is done automatically. This camera has 14 mega pixels but I shoot with an aspect ratio of 16 X 9 which uses 10.5 mega pixels. The camera has a panorama feature that with a little practice takes cool panoramas that could definitely come in handy for some landscape shots. This camera has a 26mm wide angle lens with 4X zoom. I love the wide angle which works beautifully with the 16 X 9 aspect ratio. Indoor low light performance has been very good. In bright rooms with the camera on auto flash it often chose not to flash and still the pictures were very good. My other cameras always flash indoors no matter how brightly lit the room was. Indoor shots without a flash create more natural colors. Of course this is probably only possible due to the really good anti shake technology built into the camera. The camera can also shoot hi def movies but I haven’t taken any movies yet. One other thing that I like is that this camera can easily fit into any pocket. It is slim and light.
Review by K. C. JILLELLA for Sony DSC-W350 14.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Zoom with Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 2.7 inch LCD (Black)
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As most of the digital cameras from sony, the Sony DSC-W350 14.1MP Digital Camera is also a good product with some interesting features.
1. Size of the camera. Its almost like a phone that you can put in your pocket.
2. Sweep panorama mode where you can capture a wide area.
3. Zoom while taking a video.
Review by Robert K for Sony DSC-W350 14.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Zoom with Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 2.7 inch LCD (Black)
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Although I have been a Canon fan for many years I decided to give Sony a try.I read reviews stating that there were problems with the photos and was almost convinced to pass on this camera.I have taken pictures for three days in sunlight,dim light and in almost no light and have found this camera simple to use and have gotten what I feel were great results.I take alot of photos but I am not a pro so I tend to like everything on a point and shoot camera simple. This camera could not be easier to operate.When set on auto it is truly a point and shoot I would definitly reccomend this camera to any one.The only problems that I have found is that is is so small that it is a little hard to hold so don’t let go of the wrist strap.Also your finger prints wind up all over the LED screen so carry a glass cleaning rag with you.
Review by Michael M. Rosenblatt for Sony DSC-W350 14.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Zoom with Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 2.7 inch LCD (Black)
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This camera was to replace a Nikon Coolpix that was quite old and had a broken battery compartment after many years of use. The “old” camera I replaced did not take good pictures inside without flash. But the old Nikon took incredibly crisp pictures outside.
Now to the Sony DSCW 350:
It is a very small camera and easy to carry. It fits into a pocket easily and is very light. The menu is easy to use and intuitive, hardly requiring a look at the instructions. The battery life is OK, but not excellent. If you use it, you should also invest in an additional one, which you can only purchase from Sony for about another 50 dollars. It takes about 3.5 hours to charge.
The picture resolution with this camera is barely adequate, at least to my eyes. On the screen the pictures look hazy with ill defined contrast. When you print them out, they look a bit better, and enlarge well. Considering what they look like on screen, you may be disappointed.
Many users actually view their photos mainly on screen nowadays…and print only a few. So this is an important issue to many.
The Sony looks a little frail to me, and it presents severe warnings in the instructions on how to handle it. I don’t know if it is as delicate as they say, but if it is…it might not last very long. It comes with good options, including an underwater housing…which is not necessary for most users.
I returned it after a week to Frys, which cost me a 15% restocking fee. The problems with the clarity and definition of the picture…I knew…would trouble me constantly. So I returned the camera.
This little camera takes good pictures inside however, better than my old one.
You may not find the lack of definition (which I understand is characteristic of this price category) as a problem…or you may simply decide to pay more for a better camera, as I did.