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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

14.1 megapixels

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User Score (1291)

8.5
Expert Score (15)

7.4
Design (2)

8.6
Value for money (390)

9.6
Features (346)

9.2
Ease of use (347)

9.7
Performance (14)

8.2
Picture quality (337)

9.8
Durability (6)

9.3
Reliability (4)

8.6
Overall quality (11)

9.5
Battery performance (2)

4.3
Display (180)

9.2
Video quality (9)

9.8
Ergonomics (13)

9.4
Equipment (2)

9.7
Portability (167)

10

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easy to use, good image quality, small, good value for money, compact

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Expert Reviews

Camera Labs

7.9/10

1 May 2010
The Cyber-shot W350 also features 720p HD video (with the ability to optically zoom while filming), a decent-sized 2.7in screen, foolproof shooting in fully Automatic with scene detection, shutters and timers which can be triggered by faces or smiles and Sony's neat Sweep Panorama mode which cleverly stitches together a series of photos taken with a casual pan of the camera. Read more
- Very slim and light body., 4x stabilised zoom with 26mm wide coverage., Foolproof Auto with scene detection., 720p HD video with zooming while filming.
- Optics become soft in corners at wide-angle., Image quality deteriorates at 200 ISO., Screen hard to see at high or low angles., Proprietary connectivity and no HDMI o...
Imaging Resource

25 January 2010
So the Sony W350 is a small, tight digital camera that takes 14-megapixel images for about $200. Not bad! Unfortunately, this is no slam dunk and I cannot recommend this camera wholeheartedly without noting its flaws. Yes, it's an unbelievably compact wide-angle point-and-shoot that does a fine job when there's plenty of light. Sweep Panorama is a great feature, too, but again you need the proper light. Read more
- Extremely compact 4x zoom, 26-105mm equivalent lens is wide with decent telephoto reach, Optical image stabilization, Low geometric distortion at wide and tele, Very s...
- Could be too small for some; definitely do a hands-on before you buy, Optional proprietary cable required to connect to HDTV, Slightly below average battery life; defi...
TechReviewSource.com

7.0/10

13 September 2010
The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W350 is an inexpensive digital camera that is extremely compact and portable. It gives you good image quality (14.1 megapixels) and HD video, but does lack a few things. Read more
- Compact and lightweight, Easy to navigate interface, Very good image quality, HD video capture (720p)
- Poor low-light shooting, Small & scratchable LCD
Windows A to Z!

7.0/10

13 September 2010
The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W350 is an inexpensive digital camera that is extremely compact and portable. It gives you good image quality (14.1 megapixels) and HD video, but does lack a few things. Read more
- Compact and lightweight, Easy to navigate interface, Very good image quality, HD video capture (720p)
- Poor low-light shooting, Small & scratchable LCD
consumersearch.com

16 November 2010
Experts are impressed that the tiny Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 packs plenty of features, including a 14.1-megapixel sensor, 26 mm wide-angle lens that takes solid close-up shots (4x optical zoom), 2.7-inch LCD and HD video (720p). Weighing just 4.1 ounces and measuring less than 0.7 of an inch thick, it "almost fits inside an Altoid candy tin," says David Elrich at Imaging-Resource.com. Read more
- 26 mm wide-angle lens, Expansive panorama shooting mode, Price
- No manual options, Soft photo quality, HD output cable costs extra
CNET

7.0/10

10 February 2010
A sweet little wide-angle compact, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 should make a lot of snapshooters happy. Read more
- Simple to operate; reliable auto shooting; 26mm-equivalent wide-angle lens; decent high ISO results.
- Generally soft and somewhat noisy photos at full size.
REVIEW STREAM

9.0/10

22 September 2010
I paying close attention to the kind of lens my cameras have. This one comes with a Carl-Zeiss 4x zoom, and I found it to have bias towards being wide-angled . Also when it comes to lenses, I generally prefer less zoom range if it means that I would get higher quality photos. This seems to be the approach that Sony took in designing this phone. Read more
CNET

7.0/10

11 February 2010
A sweet little wide-angle compact camera, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 should make plenty of snapshooters happy Read more
- Simple to operate, Reliable auto shooting, Good 26mm-equivalent wide-angle lens, Decent high-ISO results
- Generally soft and somewhat noisy photos at full size
digicambuyer.co.uk

6.0/10

15 June 2011
It's the combination of small dimensions and simplicity which makes this ideal for beginners who're looking for a no-jargon camera, where image quality comes second to handling. Read more

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Slow shutter speed for kids and action

6.0/10

Reviewer: Di10831, Bestbuy
3 November 2011
I purchased this camera to have a small point and shoot in addition to my SLR. From the time I clicked the button to take a picture, to the time that the picture was actually recorded, my child was out of the frame altogether. This is absolutely not acceptable given that I have kids in sports and also have small children. I think the picture quality is good if no one is moving, and the camera is compact in size. Read more
- It's easy to figure out how to use it
- The shutter speed is far to slow to photograph toddlers or other children on the move.
poor video quality

4.0/10

Reviewer: nature lover, Amazon
2 January 2012 See Product at Amazon ($130.95)
Pro - picture quality is very good for most outdoor shots. I've been happy with the color and sharpness of these shots. Cons - video quality is quite grainy. Also, the camera on automatic continually tries to refocus when you are shooting a moving scene so the result is a in-focus/out-of-focus tug-of-war. I haven't been able to figure out how to keep the focus on infinity in video mode. Read more or see product
DSC-W350 recommended

10/10

Reviewer: t-driller, Abes of Maine
8 November 2010
Bought this camera for my girlfriend for her birthday based on the experiences I've had with the DSC-100. The 350 is a great camera for a novice user. Picture quality is excellent as are most other things. The one drawback is the lag time, but in most cases it can be overcome and shouldn't deter most people from purchasing this camera. Read more
- Easy To Use, Good Image Quality, Large Clear LCD
- Lag / Shutter Delay, No Viewfinder
Great for a beginner, also a great value

7.2/10

Reviewer: Gidenkidenk, dpreview.com
4 weeks ago
I've used the DSC-W350 for a year and it is a really great camera. 14.1 megapixels give you sharp images like portraits and landscapes in good conditions. It's small and lightweight, is very nicely designed, and has an easy menu for adjusting while in manual mode. It is surprisingly good at macro for it's price range, and is better than many other compacts that I have come across. Very good for a first camera, it will get you interested into photography. Read more
- I've used the DSC-W350 for a year and it is a really great camera. 14.1 megapixels give you sharp images like portraits and landscapes in good conditions. It's small a...
- The flash is pretty much useless. Images not too sharp when zoomed into close objects. Not for extreme low light. Focus sometimes may not focus where you want it to, b...
The Perfect Small Camera

10/10

Reviewer: whoos99, J&R
19 September 2010
I read all the reviews before buying this camera and they all say good things. The price was right for me, given the quality of this camera. Small size is great too, light-weight. Easy to use. Quick snap if you need to capture the moment. Overall a good purchase. Read more
- Easy To Use, Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization, Good in Low Light, Good price good quality, Great Zoom, Large Clear LCD, Nice Body Color, Short Lag Time, Sm...
- Short Battery Life
"Sony has outdone themselves again!"

10/10

Reviewer: acerhater96, CNET
13 March 2011
I have owned three other digital camera and this is by far the best. It takes phenomenal pictures. They are extremely bold and very clear. This camera also allows you to fix red-eye while viewing the picture. Another useful feature is that you can take widescreen pictures which I love because it makes printing pictures easier. The videos it takes are extremely good. Read more
- Very compact, great picture quality, and it is very easy to operate!
- Not really any
Good Point and Shoot

8.0/10

Reviewer: Rick, Newegg
20 October 2010
I thought at first that my 4 1/2 year old Sony DSC-W5 gave better pictures at 1MP than the W350 was doing at 14MP but I discovered that the Intelligent Auto was causing the problems. Read more
- Small, light weight, very easy to use. Excellent photos. Decent battery life. Good flash performance.
- Small enough that it is sometimes difficult to get a good grip on it. Frequent use of the flash will eat up the battery charge.
A Great Little Camera

8.0/10

Reviewer: americanbear, epinions.com
13 October 2010
A Reason WhyWhen looking at someone else's opinion, it's good to know where they were coming from in Read more
- Good image quality, fast, good low-light performance, SD card support, cute.
- Not waterproof, victim of high-resolution marketing wars
Sony Camera Pocket 14 Mega Pixel Everyone's dream

10/10

Reviewer: dgg281, Ebay
5 September 2011 See Product at eBay ($95.95)
Best Pocket Camera with 14 Megapixel Everyone's dream of cheap and easily purchased on ebay Also spart parts cheap and easily purchased on ebay but can be Sold with Very High price Read more or see product
Walmart

2.0/10

Reviewer: OriginalSion, Walmart
2 weeks ago
This camera quit working in 3 weeks. It was sent to Sony for repair and they refused, saying it was damaged. It was not damaged when it was sent, it just starting displaying a box on it's screen which said: Turn off and on. When you would do that, nothing would change and you could not take a picture. We will not purchase anything 'Sony' again!! Read more

Sony DSC-W350D

The Sony DSC-W350D Cyber-shot camera is available in silver and pink and have rhinestones embedded on the front of the camera. The camera also features a coating around the lens ring on the pink version, which is made of a transparent material which looks like crystal. The Sony DSC-W350D also supports technologies such as Smile Shutter, Face Detection, Optical Steady Shot, Sweep Panorama and HD movie recording.

Features

The Sony DSC-W350D also comes with cases (LCS-WJ) with rhin…

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Sony DSC-W350D

Features

The Sony DSC-W350D also comes with cases (LCS-WJ) with rhinestone decorations like the cameras and patterns that accent the metallic frame. Elegant patterns are embossed in the inside of the case on the cloth. The Sony DSC-W350D is powered by a 14.1 megapixel sensor, and features a 4 x optical zoom Carl Zeiss lens, 2.7 inch LCD display for users to compose and share their shots with friends and famil, iAuto which automatically helps users choose the correct setting (such as brightness, contrast, exposure and more) according to the type of photo being captured as well as the ambient lighting conditions, Smile Shutter technology which triggers the camera to capture a portrait image when the subject smiles, Face Detection technology which registered facial features and optimizes focus of those subjects when they come into frame and Optical SteadyShot which helps stabilize the camera for reduced blur on images due to camera and hand shake. The Sony DSC-W350D also features Sweep Panorama function and supports 720p HD movie recording.

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Manufacturer's Description

Take advantage of the DSC-W350’s high-grade Carl Zeiss® 26mm equivalent wide angle lens and 4x zoom for beautiful picture quality. Take breathtaking panoramas in Sweep Panorama mode and review them on a 2.7-inch (diag.) screen, plus record 720p high definition movies. Enjoy reduced blur thanks to Optical SteadyShot® Image Stabilization. With so many features at your fingertips, the possibilities are endless. Sweep Panorama Mode reaches beyond the traditional wide angl…

Specifications

Alternative names

CyberShot W350

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor
Optics/Lens

Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
Optics/Lens

Macro Mode : iAuto(W:Approx.4cm(0.13'') to Infinity, T:Approx.60cm(1.97') to Infinity)
Optics/Lens

Optical Zoom : 4x
Optics/Lens

Smart Zoom® Technology : 10M:Approx.4.7x(Total), 5M:Approx.6.7x(Total), VGA:Approx.27x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.9.0x(Total)

Release Date

First seen

7 January 2010

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where can i find the setting to change the language into english

my sony cyber shot w350 came from japan thats why the display is in japanese.where can i found the settings to change it in english?

(No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2011-02-24
Slow picture taking

My Sony Cybershot w350 seems to be SUPER slow taking photos. Any chance there is a setting I can adjust?

(No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2011-01-16
first charging of battery

How long (how many hours) should be the first charging of the DSC-W350 battery?

(No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2010-11-01
DSC W350 vs DSC W50

I have just had my trusted old DSC W50 stolen and am looking to replace it. Is the W350 better than that for picture quality?

(No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2010-06-14
Kindly help,

Kindly help, i am planning to buy a point and shoot camera. i am confused which camera should i buy. i want to buy one of the Sony DSC-W350 or Sony H55 i would be taking picture indoor/outdoor/low light/day light/traveling/party etc(Mainly for travel/sightseeing and taking pictures of people. ).My wife and parents would be using the same. i just love taking pictures but i am not very good in photography The constraint of my budget is 11500INR (200-245$) but i am highly confused with both i have not found much reviews of the H55 wheras i like the w350 on basis of looks,price and easy to carry.Does w350 zoom during a 720pHD movie..?? i want a camera with 1) GOOD IMAGE QUALITY (most important for me) 3) less/anti blur 4) Good image stabilization 5) 4-5x zoom and 10 megapixels is ok to me 6) Most of the time i would be using Auto mode (i would change scene selection mode) 7) red eye reduction 8) i will NOT be shooting sports and/or action photos 9) some time i would be taking prints of images but not very huge Thanks for your time and advise pls do kindly help regards

(No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2010-06-11

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