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Sony DSC-S950 Cyber-shot Digital Camera (Black)

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Sony DSC-S950 Cyber-shot Digital Camera (Black)
Key Features
  • 10.1MP, 1/2.3" CCD
  • 4x Optical Zoom
  • 2.7" LCD
  • ISO 100-3200
The fashionable DSC-S950 Cyber-shot digital camera by Sony is ready to travel with you everywhere you go. This lightweight camera with its slim profile belies its true abilities; sporting a cornucopia of intelligent features in a compact easy-to-use design, the DSC-S950 converts your current events into precious memories with the simple push of a button.

Face Detection quietly and automatically detects up to eight faces in a scene, and optimizes focus and exposure settings to ensure high-quality imaging, even if you're not a pro!. Vacation snapshots, dramatic portraits, and those seemingly impossible to capture long-range telephoto shots are handled easily by a versatile 4x zoom and image stabilization features. The ability to crop creatively while maintaining the ability to produce impressive enlargements lends another level of refinement to your imaging prowess; The DSC-950 Cyber-shot features Sony's 10MP high-resolution Super Had CCD for clear, sharp, and exciting photographs.

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Sony DSC-S950 Overview

The fashionable DSC-S950 Cyber-shot digital camera by Sony is ready to travel with you everywhere you go. This lightweight camera with its slim profile belies its true abilities; sporting a cornucopia of intelligent features in a compact easy-to-use design, the DSC-S950 converts your current events into precious memories with the simple push of a button.

Face Detection quietly and automatically detects up to eight faces in a scene, and optimizes focus and exposure settings to ensure high-quality imaging, even if you're not a pro!. Vacation snapshots, dramatic portraits, and those seemingly impossible to capture long-range telephoto shots are handled easily by a versatile 4x zoom and image stabilization features. The ability to crop creatively while maintaining the ability to produce impressive enlargements lends another level of refinement to your imaging prowess; The DSC-950 Cyber-shot features Sony's 10MP high-resolution Super Had CCD for clear, sharp, and exciting photographs.

10.1MP 1/2.3" Super HAD CCD
The Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD increases sensitivity and reduces noise by allowing more light to pass to each pixel.
4x Zoom Lens
Versatile f/2.6-5.1 5.8-23.2mm (33-132mm equivalent in 35mm format) 4x zoom lens is designed for moderate wide-angle to medium-telephoto imaging.
2.7" LCD
Superb viewing screen delivers sharp natural color that simplifies composition, menu reading, viewing
Face Detection
Detects up to eight faces; controls flash, focus, exposure, and white balance for accurate, natural skin tones and reduced red-eye. Prioritizes the camera's focus to distinguish between children and adults
Image Stabilization
Optical SteadyShot stabilization minimizes blur and allows flash-free shooting when it's not permitted or inappropriate. A high ISO sensitivity (ISO 1000) permits faster shutter speeds for low-light situations, or freezing action
Burst Mode
Up to 100 shots @ 1.0 second intervals
High-Quality Video
Captures QVGA, 320 x 240 @ ≈30fps
Creative Control and Workflow Features
  • Easy Shooting Mode: easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed and the camera switches to all automatic settings
  • High Sensitivity: permits faster shutter speeds, take photos indoors or in low light without flash
  • In-camera Retouching Tools: Trimming, Red Eye Correction
  • Multi-purpose Resize: changes aspect ratio in-camera, adjust images for HDTV3, e-mail, upload to web
  • Scene modes: ensure no-hassle composition and exposure
  • Direct Playback: one-touch image review, quick playback start up from power-off
  • Function Guide: beginner-friendly option displays/explains descriptions, functions, or settings on LCD
  • Histogram: for optimizing exposure adjustments
  • Power Save Mode: conserves battery power after 3 min. of inactivity
  • Integral microphone/speaker: provides accurate sound for realistic audio capture/playback
  • Media/Battery indicator: visual confirmation of remaining memory/battery capacity
  • PictBridge Compatibility for simplified printing
  • Picture Motion Browser: user-friendly video and still image transfer to Web, YouTube, computer

Sony DSC-S950 Specs

Image Quality
Image Sensor
1/2.3 CCD
Effective Resolution
10.1MP
Bit Depth
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Color Modes
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Image File Formats
Still Image - JPEG / Video: Not Specified by Manufacturer
Recorded Resolution
10MP
Video Recording
Movie with Sound 320 x 240 @ 30fps
Audio Recording
Yes
Optics
Focus
Auto
Zoom
Optical: 4x
Digital: 4x
Lens Focal Length
5.8-23.2mm (33-132mm equivalent in 35mm format)
Maximum Aperture
Wide: f/2.6 - Tele: Not Specified by Manufacturer
Focus Range
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Accessory Lens/Filter Mount
None
Exposure Control
Sensitivity
100/200/400/800/1600/3200
Shutter Speed
Auto: 1/4-1/2,000/Program Auto: 1-1/2,000
Exposure Modes
Auto, Program Auto, Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
Scene Modes
Auto, Easy, Prgm Auto, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow,
White Balance Modes
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash,
Color Modes
Normal, Sepia, B&W
Flash
Built-in Flash
Auto, On, Off, Slow Syncro
Effective Flash Range
Auto Wide: 0.5-3.5m/Auto Tele: 0.5-1.5m ISO 3200 Wide: 7.0m/ISO 3200 Tele 3.0m
External Flash Connection
No
Start-Up Time
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Shutter Lag
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Time Between Shots
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Burst Capability
100 shots
Self Timer
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Date & Time Stamp
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Memory & Power
Built-in Memory
12MB
Compatible Memory Cards
Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo
Recording Capacity
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Battery Type
NP-BK1
Power Adapter
BC-CSK / BC-CSKA
Input/Output
Computer Interface
USB 2.0 High-Speed
Direct Print Capable
PictBridge
Remote Control
No
Video Output
Yes
Web-Cam Capable
Not Specified by Manufacturer
System & Software Requirements
Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X 10.1-10.5
Microsoft 2000 Pro, XP Home/Pro
Display
Viewfinder
No
LCD Display
2.7" LCD
Language Options
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Playback Options
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Physical
Dimensions
3.75 x 2.5 x 0.9" (93 x 56 x 24mm)
Weight
4.8 oz (135g)

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