Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- NPFW50
- SKU:
- 1097775
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers praise the Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery for NP-FW50 for its battery life, performance, compatibility, and charging speed. Customers also appreciate the battery's size, ease of use, and lightweight design. However, some customers feel that the price is too high. Finally, a few customers recommend sticking with the Sony brand over off-brand alternatives.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Beware these are NOT 1080 mAh but 1020
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best Buy should revise their listing here since these are NOT "high capacity" batteries, but rather 1020mAh, made in China.... Better if you can find the (made in Japan) Np-fw50 1080 mAh.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendExtra battery for low power capacity
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this battery due to reviews about limited battery life on this make. Does not hold a charge long due to camera drawing power extreme, buy a few of these to supplement this lack of charge.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .We're saddened to hear that the battery failed to meet your expectations. Thanks for posting a review though, we appreciate this. -Zander
A necessity for any a7 series camera
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These batteries are an absolute necessity for any a7 camera. Make sure you buy MORE than you think you need as the battery life isn't all that good, especially if you're shooting video.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat camera for most part but...
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the second battery I bought for my camera and they both only charge if it's in the camera. They won't charge if you use the wall charger. The battery life isn't very long
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jbroucker, please check the compatibility of the wall charger with the battery. We recommend using the BCTRW travel charger for this battery. Thanks_Mitch
High Capacity Not So High
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony - NP-FW50 High-Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery used for Sony a6000 camera. The Positives - Provides energy to the camera but... The Negatives - Does not hold a charge very long. I'm averaging 500 pictures and the battery is going below 20%. I purchased two batteries and will now need to purchase a third one. I had to use two batteries while photographing a professional baseball game (6 hours and less than 1200 pictures). My Nikon D7000 camera battery would last that long without having to use a back up battery.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi infiniti8, we're saddened to hear about your disappointment with the battery. We recommend switching the camera off when not in use to preserve battery life. You can also enable the Power Save setting to turn the unit off automatically. Thanks_Mitch
Wow... Yeah
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery life drains fast!!! I charged this battery to 100% and in 5 mins its at 60%
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life
It's a battery!!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super short battery life with the a6500, but THIS battery provides the best available (compared to 3rd party brands.)
I would recommend this to a friend Necessary purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sadly these little batteries don't last long in the Sony cameras. Having several of them on hand, along with chargers to charge them, is a necessity.
I would recommend this to a friendIt’s a battery
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery that takes 3 hours for its initial charge and drains rather fast if you are filming videos. Make sure you have a few spares.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TechJunkie, We appreciate your feedback. The battery life and number of images or length of videos may decrease depending on the conditions of use. We will forward this to the right department.
Regards,
Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is my favorite purchase item from Best Buy. I will recommend to my friends
I would recommend this to a friend Short life battery
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use this battery for my sony a600 and its the 3rd battery I've bought in 2 years. It holds charge for the first 8 months then it stops working.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendWorks well. Compact.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s a replacement battery. Nothing exciting but gets the job done. Wish it lasted longer but same as original.
I would recommend this to a friendAlways go OEM
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Never use anything aside from OEM products. That being said these don’t last long. You need at least 3 of these
I would recommend this to a friendBuy the Sony battery
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works but not as good as the Sony battery. Not worth the cheaper price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend30 minute man
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s just not enough battery life. Only last 30 minutes of recording…it’s a bit disappointing
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi n0thingdum3, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery. We are sorry to hear that the battery does not last as long as expected. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
Battery life is ok
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The battery last under heavy use for about 30 to 45 mins. Sony could have had a better option for stronger batteries.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TruckinBob, Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We're always looking to make Sony better. We appreciate your time sharing this feedback. ~Ralph
Its a battery, it works, wish it lasted longer
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Use this battery in my a6500. Works fine but the camera draw on power is excessive. Need several batteries.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Battery replacement
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery worked fine as wife had no complaint's on use or charge.
I would recommend this to a friend Drains fast
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I don’t think this battery should have ever been chosen for the a7ii but it was.
I would recommend this to a friendBattery pack
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loses battery fast but can conserve by shutting off camera when not shooting. Would buy at least one extra just in case.
I would recommend this to a friend