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Sony DSC-S950 Digital Camera

 
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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. Available in silver, black, and pink.

Product Features

  • 10.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD Image Sensor
  • 4x Optical Zoom Lens
  • 2.7” LCD display (230k pixels)
  • Face Detection technology
  • SteadyShot™ digital image stabilization
  • High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200)
  • Scene Selection modes
  • Easy Shooting Mode
  • Histogram display
  • Function Guide
  • Lithium-ion battery
  • In-Camera Retouching Tools
  • Multi-purpose Resize function
  • Direct Playback Button
  • Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.0


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.

Product Specs

Megapixels

10.1 Megapixels

LCD Monitor 2.7” (230K pixels) LCD display
Power Source/Battery

Lithium-Ion NP-BK1

Zoom Optical 4x
Dimensions 3.75”(W)x 2.25”(H) x 0.93 ”(D)
Weight 4.8 oz

Lens

33-132mm

Viewfinder

No

Image Stabilization

No

Focal Length

5.8-23.2mm

Shooting Modes

Auto / Easy / Program Auto / High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow

Computer Interface

supports USB 2.0

Supplied Software

Windows: Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.0 (Mac not supported)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950’s Review

romow.com

01/07/09

Nowadays, almost everyone needs a digital camera. Whether you want to upload pictures to your Facebook or create family Christmas cards on your computer, there are many great reasons to consider purchasing a digital camera. If you are looking for an all-around great digital camera, then you may want to think about purchasing the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950, which is offered in pink. Here is a review of this digital camera.

Appearance

If you are looking for a light pink digital camera, then the Sony Cyber-shot DSC S950 is a wonderful choice. It is also a great choice for people who do not want to carry around a bulky, monstrous-sized camera. The DSC S950 is very sleek and only weighs 4.8 oz. It won’t be too heavy or large to fit into a purse or even a pocket. The appearance of the Sony Cyber-shot is an all-around good looking and lightweight camera.

Functions

In addition to being a great camera to look at, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 also has a lot of great functions to offer. Some of the high-quality functions that you can expect to find with this camera include 10.2 mega pixels for clear photos, 4x optical zoom, 12MB built-in memory and compatibility for a memory stick, face detection technology, and image stabilization. These are some really great features to find in a digital camera.

Ease of Use

As long as you have owned at least one digital camera in the past, it is likely that you will be able to figure out the Sony Cyber-shot DSC S950. That said, if this is your first digital camera, then you may want to make sure that you do not throw away the instructional manual. It may take some time for you to get used to it.

Price

When it comes to digital cameras, you can expect to get what you pay for. The general rule of thumb for purchasing a digital camera is the higher the price, the better the quality. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC S950 price tag, which averages at about $130, may seem high. In reality, this price is not all that high for the wonderful features that the digital camera has to offer. The accessories for this digital camera are also quite affordable. While there are cheaper cameras out on the market to choose from, the price tag of this one is quite affordable and you can expect to take high quality digital photos.

As you can see, there are some great reasons to consider purchasing the Sony Cyber-shot DSC S950. Not only does this phone look very attractive, but it also offers some really great features. While it may not be the best choice for first time digital camera users, it is not all that difficult to use. If you are looking for a high quality digital camera, be sure to consider this one.

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Summary

Overall I am not happy with this camera and here are the reasons:

1) The USB cord is Sony proprietary. This is a big problem for me. Don't be deceived by the online images, this is NOT a standard cable. I would not have purchased this camera if I would have known this upfront.
2) Bulky: I assumed that this camera would be slimmer so it could fit in my pocket easier. Yes, it WILL fit in my pocket, but it's wide enough that they could have used AA batteries.
3) The face recognition has never properly identified more than one person in the same shot.
4) Flash is weak.
5) Cannot zoom in video mode.

The pictures are adequate, but better than my older digital cameras.

Ok... what are the positives:
1) Screen is a nice size. The lack of a view finder provides an even bigger screen.
2) Zoom is sufficient. About as good as I would expect of a camera this size.
3) Handles red-eye well.
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