Sony S950 Cyber-shot 10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera

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  • Easy to use (28)
  • Easy setup (25)
  • Great picture quality (23)
  • Comfortable controls (20)
  • Large clear lcd (19)
  • Easy to keep clean (12)
  • Well built / quality construction (12)
  • Battery life is good (1)
  • Engraveable (1)
  • Fast (1)
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  • Long lag time (2)
  • Short battery life (2)
  • Charges too long (1)
  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • Poor image quality (1)
  • Poor in low light (1)
  • Very nice (1)
  • Video quality (1)

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  • Family photos (23)
  • Fun (21)
  • Travel (18)
  • Art (3)
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S950 Cyber-shot 10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera - Silver 10.1 megapixel, 4x optical zoom lens, 2.7" LCD, Face Detection, SteadyShot image stabilization, Scene Selection modes, high sensitivity ISO 3200. Take this fashionable camera with you wherever you go. The Cyber-shot DSC-S950 brings you a variety of intelligent features in a compact, easy-to-use design. Face Detection technology automatically detects up to eight faces and optimizes focus and exposure settings while a 4x optical zoom lens and 10.1-megapixel resolution deliver crisp, clear images. Features:

  • 10.1 Megapixel Super HAD CCD Image Sensor: A powerful 10.1 megapixel 1/2.3” Super HAD CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 10.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3 size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.

  • 4x Optical Zoom Lens: 4x optical zoom lens captures sharp images, even from a distance, and enables close-up shooting up to just under 2” (5cm) from the subject.

  • 2.7" LCD display1 (230k pixels): A large 2.7” (230K pixels) LCD display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos.

  • Face Detection technology: Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus, and exposure to deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.

  • SteadyShot digital image stabilization: SteadyShot digital image stabilization compensates for camera shake and helps prevent blur by capturing two photos at high shutter speeds and combining them into a single crisp, clear image.

  • High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200): High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to eight ISO settings (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.

  • Scene Selection modes: Choose from six convenient Scene Selection modes to quickly adjust for specific shooting conditions, including Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow, and Beach.

  • Easy Shooting Mode: With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings so you can just take the picture without worrying about settings.

  • Histogram display: Histogram display gives you more control over your images with the ability to optimize exposure adjustments for better detail in both light and dark areas of a photo.

  • Function Guide: This beginner-friendly optional function helps navigate through the various functions and settings displaying the description of chosen functions or settings on the LCD screen.

  • Lithium-ion battery: Included lithium-ion battery provides added convenience with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries.

  • In-Camera Retouching Tools: Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming and Red-Eye Correction functions.

  • Multi-purpose Resize function The Multi-purpose Resize function lets you change the aspect ratio of an image right in the camera, so you can adjust images as necessary, whether you want to display them on a compatible HDTV, e-mail them or upload them to a blog (PC with internet connection required).

  • Direct Playback Button: Direct Playback Button provides one-touch ability to review images while shooting, or quickly start up Playback Mode from power-off status.

  • Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.0: Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser ) software provides a simple, easy-to-use way to transfer video and still images to your PC, as well as sort, edit, and output to data disc and the Web (PC with internet connection required). Finding your images with PMB is easy with Calendar view and Face Search. Face Search allows you to filter by faces (one or many) and also a specific person’s face. Share images and videos on popular sharing sites with Media Services function.

Specification Description
Model 3230871D, DSC-S950, DSC-S950/P, DSCS950
UPC 027242749207
Audio Recording Yes
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
Auto power save  Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
AVI Yes
back light compensation Yes
Battery Type Product
Benefits Powerful 10.1-megapixel 1/2.3" Super HAD™ CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous imagesLarge 2.7" (diagonal) LCD display ma
Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Camera Flash Built-in
Camera/Camcorder Color Support Yes
Capacity 980
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Lithium Ion
Color Support Yes
Connections USB 2.0 (1)A/V out (1)
Connector Type USB, A/V
Continuous Burst or Capture Mode  Yes
Continuous Shooting Speed 1fps
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Get the perfect picture every time.
Digital Video Format AVI
Digital Zoom 2
Display Catalog Number 16-832
Display Languages Multi-language support
Display Size 2.7 inches
Effective Flash Range 1.6ft~11.5ft
Effective Sensor Resolution 10100000 Pixels
Enclosure Color Pink
End Product Indicator Yes
Expansion Slot(s) Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps
Exposure Metering Multi-segment
Flash Modes Auto, flash on, slow syncro, Flash Off
Focal Length 5.8mm~23.2mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 33mm~132mm
Focus Adjustment Manual, automatic
Included in the Box Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-S950Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-BK1)Battery chargerWrist strapPicture Mo
Integrated Memory 12
Integrated Memory UOM MB
JPEG, JPG Yes
Lens Aperture F/2.5-5.6
Lens Construction 7 elements in 6 groups
Lens System Type Zoom
Light Sensitivity ISO100~3200
MAC Operating System Support Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)
Macro Focus Range 5 cm
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Max Operating Temperature 104 Fahrenheit
Max Resolution 230000
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000
Megapixel Range 8+MP
Microphone Type Built-in
Min Operating Temperature 32 Fahrenheit
Min Shutter Speed 1 Seconds
Model DSC-S950/P
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Optical Sensor Type 1/2.3" Super HAD CCD
Optical Zoom 4
PC Operating System Support Microsoft® 2000 Professional, XP Home, Professional, Vista
PictBridge-enabled Yes
Power Device Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-BK1)
Product Depth 0.9
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 2.2
Product Type Point & shoot
Product Weight 4.8
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 3.7
Rechargeable Yes
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Resolution 10.1 Megapixels
Self Timer Yes
Shooting Programs Auto, easy, program auto, high sensitivity, twilight, twilight portrait, soft snap, landscape, beach, snow
Size Specialty
Software Picture Motion Browser 4.0
Sound Output Mode Monaural
Still Image Format JPEG
Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Supported Languages English
Total Pixels 10300000 Pixels
Type LCD
Video Capture 320x240
Voltage 3.6
Voltage UOM Volts
White Balance Presets White balance : auto, daylight, cloudy, fluorescent 1, fluorescent 2, fluorescent 3, incandescent, flash
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

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Sony S950 Cyber-shot 10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Reviews

 
 
 

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[38 of 39 customers found this review helpful]

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[12 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Flash bulb was defective, but otherwise great

"My rating doesn't reflect the fact that the flash bulb in mine was doa, because that could just as easily happen to any camera... It's just a little annoying that their QC department didn't catch it. Anyways, Amazon is sending me a new one, and letting me use this one until the new one gets here. The quality is great overall. Using ISO100 mode with a quick shutter speed produces an awesome quality outdoor sce..." Read Full Review »

Mar 24, 2009 by Corey Scott-walton

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Disappointing First Sony Cybershot

"I unfortunately agree with the other reviews. My friends had this brand so I purchased this camera as a preorder. It suffers from the following problems: 1) Excessive noise in low light (grainy pics) 2) No video zoom 3) Slow response time. It does not take pics quickly and recover well. 4) Poor focus. 5) In playback, it takes a second for each and every pic to focus from initial graininess. I wish I could still..." Read Full Review »

May 06, 2009 by High Standards

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Sony S950 Cyber-shot 10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Review

Flash bulb was defective, but otherwise great

★★★★☆
4.0

"My rating doesn't reflect the fact that the flash bulb in mine was doa, because that could just as easily happen to any camera... It's just a little annoying that their QC department didn't catch it. Anyways, Amazon is sending me a new one, and letting me use this one until the new one gets here.



…"  Read Full Review »

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Mar 24 2009
Corey Scott-walton
Auburn, California United States
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Sony S950 Cyber-shot 10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Review

Brushed Pink Metal Sony Camera Rules

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Picture Quality
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    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"This is one of the best digital cameras on the market. Great value! [...]It doesn't get any better! "

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May 8 2009
RexALL
Richardson, TX
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[42 of 48 customers found this review helpful]

Sony S950 Cyber-shot 10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Review

Wonderful camera

★★★★★
5.0

"I just got this camera and it`s safe to say it`s wonderful .I like that fact that I can see the pictures just before I delete them .I also like the fact that it takes the most clearest pictures I have ever seen .I would recommend this camera to a friend without hesitation. "

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Apr 9 2009
Monique8501
NEW YORK ,NY
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Sony S950 Cyber-shot 10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Review

Best camera for a budget

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy to Keep Clean
  • Easy To Use
  • More »

    Cons

  • Video quality

    Best Uses

  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"I love photography and I am very particular about cameras these days because so many companies are no making them. Canon and Nikon have always led the way in digital photography. I was looking for a camera for a friend who did not have one and this was a great starter camera. In general with SONY yo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 27 2009
Shepshi
Brooklyn, NY
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[12 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

Sony S950 Cyber-shot 10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Review

Disappointing First Sony Cybershot

★★☆☆☆
2.0

"I unfortunately agree with the other reviews. My friends had this brand so I purchased this camera as a preorder. It suffers from the following problems:

1) Excessive noise in low light (grainy pics)

2) No video zoom

3) Slow response time. It does not take pics quickly and recover well.

4) Poor focu …"  Read Full Review »

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May 6 2009
High Standards
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