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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P50

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P50
alaScore 81

250 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 250 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P50. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the size and portability are generally positive. The image quality and performance are also mentioned favorably. The exposure and energy efficiency get negative views, while reviews about the price and battery are different.

usability, performance, image quality, portability, size

memory, energy, exposure

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P50

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P50 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the performance and memory are on the whole positive. The usability and battery are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the portability.

price, battery, usability, memory, performance

portability

79% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P50

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 107 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P50 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the battery and portability. The image quality and performance are also appreciated, whereas reviews about the durability and size are different. The energy efficiency and design get critical opinions.

usability, performance, image quality, portability, battery

design, energy

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (pcworld.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P50

 

Easy-to-use point-and-shoot has short battery life, and image quality could be better.

Sep, 2001

Expert review by (pcworld.com)

Sony DSC-P50 CYBER-SHOT DIGITAL CAM- ERA 2.1MP 1600X1200 3X OPTICAL ZOOM Camera Review - PCWorld

 
Sep, 2001

Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Sony DSC-P50

 

Continue on to Page Two DSC-P50 Specifications Imager 1/2.7" 2.11-megapixel CCD Image Sizes Still: 1600x1200, 1600x1072 (3:2), 1024x768, 640x480 MPEG: 320x240 and 160x112 ClipMotion GIF: 160x120 and 80x72 Recording Formats Still: JPEG, TIFF, GIF Movie:...

Feb, 2001

Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Sony CyberShot DSC-P50 Digital Camera Review: Intro and Highlights

 

Sony has long held a dominant position in the digicam marketplace, with a wide range of models enjoying enormous popularity with consumers. Last spring (February 2000), Sony stunned the digicam world by announcing no fewer than six new models. This...

Apr, 2001

Expert review by : Anonymous (agoraquest.com)

Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P50

 

This website www.agoraquest.com, Claudio Meira and Agoraquest, LLC is not tided in any form to the Sony Corporation (www.sony.com).

Clear, sharp photos; nice 6X digital zoom; great macro for close-ups; numerous photo formats and control options; easy-to-use software

Drains batteries like water; includes a small-capacity 4MB Memory Stick; viewfinder gives no exposure information; inaccurate colors in soft light

Oct, 2001

Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P50

 

Sony has one of the broadest digital camera product lines out there. There are cameras for people who want their images stored on floppy or CD-ROM. There are cameras with lots of manual controls and high resolution, and there are simple point-and-shoot...

Very good photo quality ; Excellent usability ; Can use proprietary battery or AA's ; Good playback mode ; Can use zoom in movie mode ; Lots of accessories available

No sound in movie mode ; Proprietary Memory Stick - 4MB way too small ; No continuous shooting mode

If you pardon the bad cliché, the Sony DSC-P50 is an oasis in a desert of point-and-shoot cameras. It has great pictures, fast processing speeds, excellent usability, and lots of extra features that most other cameras in its class skip over. The only...

Jul, 2001

Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P50

 

DSC-P30 CyberShots are the first Sony digital still cameras to offer a choice of three power options. Consumers can choose between the Sony "S" series InfoLithium rechargeable battery pack, two AA batteries, or an AC power accessory. Sony's exceptional...

Sony Memory Stick media.

No

Feb, 2009

Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P50

 

The Specs: Type Cybershot DSC P50 Resolution 2.10 Mpixel Maximum resolution 1600x1200 Minimum resolution 640x480 Sensor size 1/2.7-inch Sensor type CCD Optical zoom Yes Focal length multiplier n/a Zoom wide (mm) 41 Zoom tele (mm) 123 Digital zoom Yes...

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Feb, 2009

Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P50

 

The good: Solid image quality and performance; brushed-aluminum faceplate is a pretty touch for a budget model. The bad: Plastic body; review button is not easy to press. The bottom line: It's not the fanciest camera, but quick performance and solid...

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Feb, 2009

Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P50

 

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P50 Main features: - Resolution 2.1 Megapixel - Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200 - Digital Zoom 6 x - Flash Memory 1 x 4 MB flash - Memory Stick - Zoom lens - 6.4 mm - 19.2 mm - f/3.8 Review The design of DSC P50 is...

Nice affordable camera

Not sharp at night

Nov, 2008

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