Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150

356 reviews

May, 2024

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performance (142)
portability (128)
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usability (118)
size (59)

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flash (14)
shutter (12)
zoom (12)
focus (10)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 356 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the size and portability. The usability and performance also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed views about the low light performance and flash. Many are critical about the focus and shutter.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150

alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the screen and durability. The portability and image quality are also appreciated, whereas the focus and lens get less positive comments.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150

alaTest has collected and analyzed 104 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and portability are generally positive. The usability and performance are also appreciated. The zoom and flash get less positive comments, and opinions about the focus and shutter are mixed.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC P150

Based on the 5MP Sony P100, the P150 is a handsomely pocketable digicam and the first ultra-compact digicam with a resolution normally the preserve of professional or high-end ‘prosumer' models.

Ultra-compact digicam with good metering, great colour, excellent brushed metal build, great specification and optics with responsive handling

Slightly soft images and some image noise with blue pixel fringing are concerns, but not enough of a problem to show up on ‘normal’ sized prints

Beautifully made, the Sony P150 is a classy little camera that offers a level of resolution not normally the preserve of such small digicams. Despite some image noise, fringing and a slight softness to ‘standard' images, the camera offers an...

Nov, 2004

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150 Review

The Sony P150 is similar to the P100 in every respect but one: Though the image quality of the Sony P100 is very good, the image quality of the Sony P150 is simply excellent with one of the highest detail available on a P&S, even approaching that...

Nov, 2004

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera Magazine (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Review of the Sony DSC P 150 - Digital SLR Reviews

Compact 7 megapixel camera making great claims for its speed of operation...

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Expert review by : Tracey Capen (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Cyber-shot DSCP150

Sony's DSCP150 has a powerful seven megapixel CCD. The high resolution may not give you better pictures if you usually print 5" x 7" or 4" x 6" prints...

Great photos for the price range, feels solid

A little lacking in features, poor software

For snap shooters who like big prints, the Sony is up to the task.

Nov, 2004

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150

Great photos for the price range, feels solid

A little lacking in features, poor software

For snap shooters who like big prints, the Sony is up to the task.

Nov, 2004

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Expert review by : Theano Nikitas (cnet.com)

Sony Cyber Shot P review: Sony Cyber Shot P

Intro This 5-megapixel, 3X optical zoom member of Sony's Cyber Shot budget line is, aside from its larger sensor, a clone of the 4-megapixel DSC-P73 and costs just a few dollars more. Snapshooters who want ease of use plus basic manual controls will...

Compact and portable; solid mix of snapshooting basic and manual features; accepts accessory lenses; captures 30fps VGA movies.

Manual aperture limited to two settings; tiny screen with tinier icons and text; weak photo quality.

This snapshot camera delivers a bit more than the basics but offers merely adequate photo quality.

Feb, 2005

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Expert review by : Sean Carroll (pcmag.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150

While the P150 is a good camera (especially for the price), it doesn't quite measure up to the 7MP competition.

Small, stylish, and very speedy; takes crisp pictures; very good battery life; rich feature set.

Low resolution for a 7MP camera. Some purple fringing in flash shots. Images can show some graininess in shadows. LCD feels small for the money.

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Dec, 2004

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Expert review by : Tracey Capen (pcworld.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC-P150 Digital Camera Camera

Sony's new DSC-P150 has a powerful, 7-megapixel CCD--a resolution more often found on advanced cameras. The extra resolution may not give you better pictures if you usually print 5-by-7-inch or 4-by-6-inch prints, but it's a boon for making...

The software accompanying the camera is pretty basic, so you'll want to expand your options with a good photo-editing package, like Adobe Photoshop Elements 3

Nov, 2004

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Expert review by : Tracey Capen (pcworld.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150

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Easy menus ; Fast startup ; Very responsive ; Live histogram ; AC adapter ; Most compact ; Least-expensive 7-megapixel camera in the group

No custom white balance ; No audio notes

Nov, 2004

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Expert review by : Simon Joinson (dpreview.com)

Sony DSC-P150

Excellent results, High resolution, Virtually no purple fringing, Good dynamic range, Superb build quality, Very fast and responsive, Easy to use, Good movie mode, Decent macro mode, Good battery life, AF illuminator, Flash works really well at very...

Limited manual controls, No manual/custom white balance mode, Flash underpowered, occasional underexposure, Some edge softness at wide apertures, Small amount of chromatic aberration - not visible in normal shots, Visible noise in shadows at 200 and...

I must admit I fully expected to be underwhelmed by the P150, and didn't expect the 7MP CCD to offer any significant advantage over the 5MP version used in many cameras, including the existing P100.

Sep, 2004

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