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Silver Cyber-shot® S950 Digital Camera

Model number: DSC-S950
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Series highlights: 10.1 megapixel, 4x optical zoom lens, 2.7" LCD, Face Detection, SteadyShot™ image stabilization, Scene Selection modes, high sensitivity ISO 3200.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 HDTV3, e-mail them or upload them to a blog (PC with internet connection required).

2.7" LCD display1 (230k pixels):

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

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 seven ISO settings (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.

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.

In-Camera Retouching Tools:

Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming and Red-Eye Correction functions.

Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.0:

Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser ) software2 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.

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.

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.

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.

Lithium-ion battery:

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

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.

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Product Specifications

Hardware

  • LCD : 2.7"1 LCD (230K Pixels)
  • Lens Construction : 7 elements in 6 groups (including 1 aspheric elements)
  • Microphone/Speaker : Yes/ Yes
  • Viewfinder : No

Convenience Features

  • AF Illuminator Light : No
  • Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR : No
  • Clear RAW NR : No
  • Histogram Display : On / Off
  • In-Camera Editing : Trimming, Red Eye Correction
  • Movie Mode(s) : 320(QVGA, 320 x 240, Approx.30fps)
  • Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes
  • NightFraming System : No
  • NightShot® Infrared System : No
  • PictBridge Compatible : Yes
  • Power Save Mode : Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)

Operating Conditions

  • Flash Effective Range : ISO Auto: Approx.0.5 - Approx.3.5m(W) / Approx.0.5 - Approx.1.5 m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.7.0 m(W) / Approx.3.0 m(T)
  • Flash Mode(s) : Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D: 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 15/16" (93.1mm x 55.7mm x 23.8mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 4.8 oz. (135g)

Power

  • Battery Capacity : 3.6V, 960 mAh
  • Battery Type : Lithium-Ion NP-BK1

Optics/Lens

  • 35mm Equivalent : 33-132mm
  • Aperture Range : Auto(F2.5 / F5.1(W), 2 steps) / Program Auto(F2.5 / F5.1(W), 2 steps)
  • Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
  • Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
  • Face Detection : Yes - 8 faces
  • Filter Diameter : N/A
  • Focal Length : 5.8-23.2mm
  • Focus : 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Focus Preset (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited distance)
  • Macro Mode : Auto Macro / Macro On
  • Optical Zoom : 4x
  • Shutter Speed : Auto(1/4 - 1/2,000) / Program Auto(1" - 1/2,000)
  • Smart Zoom® Technology : 5M:Approx.5.6x(Total), 3M:Approx.7.1x(Total), VGA:Approx.22x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.7.6x(Total)
  • Total Zoom : 8x

Inputs and Outputs

  • Audio/Video Output(s) : Dedicated A/V Cable & Designated USB Cable
  • USB Port(s) : Yes -supports USB 2.0

Convenience

  • Burst Mode : Approx. 1 fps(Maximum 100 shots)
  • Color Mode(s) : Normal / Sepia / B&W
  • Date/Time Stamp : No/ No
  • Dynamic Range Optimizer : No
  • Erase/Protect : No
  • Media/Battery Indicator : Yes
  • Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PROTM media capacity; does not support Access Control security function.
  • Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
  • Scene Mode(s) : Auto / Easy / Program Auto / High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow
  • Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
  • Still Image Mode(s) : Normal, Burst
  • White Balance : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 / Fluorescent 2 / Fluorescent 3 / Incandescent / Flash

General

  • Imaging Device : 1/2.3 type(7.70 mm) Super HAD™ CCD
  • Megapixel : 10.1MP
  • Recording Media : 12MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media.

Software

  • Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)
  • Supplied Software : Windows: Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.0 (Mac not supported)

Control

  • ISO : Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200

In the Box

  • Wrist Strap
  • Dedicated USB Cable
  • Rechargeable Battery - NP-BK1
  • Picture Motion Browser
  • Battery Charger - BC-CSK / BC-CSKA
  • Dedicated A/V Cable
  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Carrying Case LCS-TWE/W

    Carrying Case LCS-TWE/W

    $19.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Carrying Pouch

    Carrying Pouch

    $14.99

  • Flip-top Carrying Case

    Flip-top Carrying Case

    $29.99

  • Soft Leather Carrying Case

    Soft Leather Carrying Case

    $39.99

  • Flip-top Carrying Case

    Flip-top Carrying Case

    $29.99

  • Soft Leather Carrying Case

    Soft Leather Carrying Case

    $39.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Soft Cyber-shot® Carrying Case

    Soft Cyber-shot® Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Soft Leather Carrying Case

    Soft Leather Carrying Case

    $39.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Soft Leather Carrying Case

    Soft Leather Carrying Case

    $39.99

  • Soft Carrying Case

    Soft Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Soft Carrying Case

    Soft Carrying Case

    $39.99

  • Soft Leather Carrying Case

    Soft Leather Carrying Case

    $39.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Soft Cyber-shot® Carrying Case

    Soft Cyber-shot® Carrying Case

    $14.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

Camera Flash/Light

  • Ring Light for Macro Photography

    Ring Light for Macro Photography

    $99.99

Camera Kit

  • Cyber-shot® S Series Accessory Kit

    Cyber-shot® S Series Accessory Kit

    $44.99

Camera Power

  • AC Adapter

    AC Adapter

    $39.99

Camera Battery

  • Lithium Ion Battery

    Lithium Ion Battery

    $39.99

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Media

  • 16GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Media

    16GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Media

    $119.99

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

  • 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

    8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

    $49.99

  • 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

    2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

    $19.99

  • 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

    16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

    $89.99

  • 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

    4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

    $34.99

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    REFURBISHED - 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media

    $41.99

  • REFURBISHED - Soft Carrying Case

    REFURBISHED - Soft Carrying Case

    $24.99

  • REFURBISHED - Lightweight Tripod

    REFURBISHED - Lightweight Tripod

    $26.49

  • REFURBISHED - Carrying Case

    REFURBISHED - Carrying Case

    $14.99

  • REFURBISHED - Carrying Case LCS-TWE/W

    REFURBISHED - Carrying Case LCS-TWE/W

    $15.99

  • REFURBISHED - 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media

    REFURBISHED - 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media

    $33.99

  • REFURBISHED - Carrying Case

    REFURBISHED - Carrying Case

    $15.99

  • REFURBISHED - 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media

    REFURBISHED - 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media

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  • REFURBISHED - Lithium Ion Battery

    REFURBISHED - Lithium Ion Battery

    $31.99

Tripod/Remote Control

  • Portable Tripod Kit

    Portable Tripod Kit

    $19.99

  • Tripod

    Tripod

    $129.99

  • VCT-R100

    VCT-R100

    $34.99

  • Lightweight Tripod

    Lightweight Tripod

    $49.99

GPS Device for Cameras & Camcorders

  • GPS Image Tracker

    GPS Image Tracker

    $149.99

Product Reviews

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( Rated 4 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 5 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)

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3 of 5 (60%) customers would recommend this product to a friend

Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot

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Design
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Reliability
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Reviewer: shoukav (Moorhead,MN)

Date: Jul 28, 2009

I've had this product for less than a month

Wanna be future photographer-try this

This camera automatically reduces blurry effect, which is cool.

Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot

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Reliability
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Value
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Performance
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Reviewer: lance1988 (clintonville WI)

Date: Jul 13, 2009

I've had this product for 1-2 years

1of 1 people found this helpful

5 star cam

Pros: very good..& cheep price

Cons: mine broke due to a friend punching it (there nothing bad about this cam i loved it )

i love this camera. it takes amazing pics..very good camera for anybody that likes to take alot of pics..or somebody that travels and likes to take pics

Rated 3.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot

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Reviewer: mustangstevegt (north chicago, il)

Date: Jul 4, 2009

I've had this product for less than a month

3of 3 people found this helpful

more work for less

Pros: better cosmetic style, i like the newer batteries charger

Cons: not notably better resolution than previous CHEAP cyber shots. BAD LOW LIGHT PICS/OVEREXPOSED WITH FLASH.

my last camera was an older generation sony cyber-shot dsc-p73 which i got from walmart in 2007 for barely over $100 including a 1 gig memory stick. recently it died after 1000's of pictures and obvious abuse i've put it through. the old cam is my basis for comparison. i'll get to the point and say what this new dsc-s950 camera DOESN'T have, that my old dsc-p73 DID have. i bought this at best buy with a discounted carrying case for about $150. THE BAD: -first and foremost-DOES NOT TAKE GOOD LOW LIGHT PICS. i've played around with the settings put in order to take a low light pic and be able to make out the subject you basicly HAVE to settle for an excessive amount of blinding flash in order to capture the subject. my older, cheaper p73 did better than this latest camera. -regardless of the "10 mp" rating, when you really look close to the pics you take or zoom in you see how much blur, haze and subtle distortion there is in the pics, compared to my older, cheaper "4.1MP" camera!!! NOT GOOD. -it costs more than the last camera, of similar level. my old one was built nearly 5 years ago now. it cost less and did more to sum it up. -this camera doesn't have the easy adaptability for different lenses like my old one -this "10 MP" camera takes slightly more pixelated pics. although the pics are a larger file. resolution doesnt seem horribly better than some high end cel phone cameras. NOT GOOD. -the new functionality in this more recent generation of cyber shot is better after practice. they have essentially eliminated buttons and items on the selection wheel and integrated MOST of the functions into the program making the design look more clean. HOWEVER, the elimination of some functions (primarily a function for better low light pics) really puts this model out there as a lower end cyber shot. -the screens on these newer generation cyber shots are bigger and very good display. but you have to consider thats just all the more display there is to brake vs. the older style, smaller digital display + old school view box like one the older generation cyber shots. verdict:if you are bent on buying a new model cyber shot and only that will do. -do not settle for this model go up a few notches to a higher model because you can get and older generation cyber shot for less that actually has more functionality. THE GOOD: -lighter than older generation cyber shot. -in the end, the is a lower/lowest grade camera in its cyber shot class so maybe this should be expected? -the cosmetic style of the camera is nice. -i like the newer generation batteries/charger -slightly-better zoom than what you got for this much money 5 years ago.

Rated 3.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot

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Performance
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Design
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Reliability
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Value
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Reviewer: Prasu

Date: May 16, 2009

5of 19 people found this helpful

ok

its a good cam but some of mode is not good, Photo is not so clear.

Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot

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Design
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Value
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Reliability
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Performance
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Reviewer: Monique8501 (NEW YORK ,NY)

Date: Apr 9, 2009

I've had this product for less than a month

56of 62 people found this helpful

Wonderful camera

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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  1. Viewable area, measured diagonally.
  2. Requires Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista. Not supported by Mac OS.

© 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Cyber-shot, Xtra Fine LCD, BIONZ, Smile Shutter, Optical Steadyshot, Memory Stick PRO Duo, HDNA, Super HAD, Stamina, and the Sony, Cyber-shot, SteadyShot, Smile Shutter, Face Detection, BIONZ, and HDNA logos are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.

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