Sony DSC-S950 Specification Guide
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Last Updated: 05/06/2009
DSC-S950/B
Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera
1. Viewable area, measured diagonally.
2. Requires Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista. Not supported
2. Requires Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista. Not supported
by Mac OS.
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Specifications
General
Megapixel: 10.1MP
Imaging Device: 1/2.3 type(7.70 mm) Super
HAD™ CCD
Recording Media: 12MB internal Flash
Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™
Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media.
Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media.
Convenience
White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy /
Fluorescent 1 / Fluorescent 2 /
Fluorescent 3 / Incandescent / Flash
Fluorescent 3 / Incandescent / Flash
Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Tested to support up to 16GB Memory
Stick DUO PRO media capacity; does not
support Access Control security function.
Stick DUO PRO media capacity; does not
support Access Control security function.
Still Image Mode(s): Normal, Burst
Red-Eye Reduction: Auto / On / Off
Burst Mode: Approx. 1 fps(Maximum 100
shots)
Erase/Protect: No
Date/Time Stamp: No/ No
Media/Battery Indicator: Yes
Color Mode(s): Normal / Sepia / B&W
Dynamic Range Optimizer: No
Scene Mode(s): Auto / Easy / Program
Auto / High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight
Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach /
Snow
Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach /
Snow
Convenience Features
Histogram Display: On / Off
AF Illuminator Light: No
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR: No
Multi-Pattern Measuring: Yes
NightShot® Infrared System: No
NightFraming System: No
Clear RAW NR: No
Movie Mode(s): 320(QVGA, 320 x 240,
Approx.30fps)
Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min.
of inactivity)
In-Camera Editing: Trimming, Red Eye
Correction
Inputs and Outputs
Audio/Video Output(s): Dedicated A/V
Cable & Designated USB Cable
USB Port(s): Yes -supports USB 2.0
Hardware
LCD: 2.7" LCD (230K Pixels)
Viewfinder: No
Lens Construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
(including 1 aspheric elements)
Microphone/Speaker: Yes/ Yes
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)
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
Optics/Lens
Focal Length: 5.8-23.2mm
35mm Equivalent: 33-132mm
Focus: 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF,
Focus Preset (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m /
Unlimited distance)
Unlimited distance)
TM
1
Aperture Range: Auto(F2.6/F5.1(W), 2
steps) / Program Auto(F2.6/F5.1(W), 2
steps)
steps)
Shutter Speed: Auto(1/4 - 1/2,000) / Program
Auto(1" - 1/2,000)
Exposure Compensation: Plus / Minus 2.0EV,
1 / 3EV step
ISO: Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Filter Diameter: N/A
Smart Zoom® Technology: 5M:Approx.5.6x
(Total),
3M:Approx.7.1x(Total),
VGA:Approx.22x(Total),
16:9(2M):Approx.7.6x(Total)
3M:Approx.7.1x(Total),
VGA:Approx.22x(Total),
16:9(2M):Approx.7.6x(Total)
Digital Zoom: Smart Zoom / Precision Digital
Zoom / Off
Optical Zoom: 4x
Macro Mode: Auto Macro / Macro On
Total Zoom: 8x
Face Detection: Yes - 8 faces
Power
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion NP-BK1
Battery Capacity: 3.6V, 960 mAh
Software
Supplied Software: Windows: Picture Motion
Browser Vers 4.0 (Mac not supported)
Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft®
2000 Professional, XP Home and
Professional; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X
(10.1-10.5)
Professional; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X
(10.1-10.5)
Dimensions
Weight: Approx. 4.8 oz. (135g)
Measurements: W x H x D: 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" x
15/16" (93.1mm x 55.7mm x 23.8mm)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts & Labor
Supplied Accessories
Rechargeable Battery - NP-BK1
Battery Charger - BC-CSK / BC-CSKA
Wrist Strap
Picture Motion Browser
Dedicated A/V Cable
Dedicated USB Cable
Optional Accessories
GPS Unit
Soft Carrying Case
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-256S)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-1GS)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-1GN)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-2GN)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-M4GS)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media USB Adaptor
(MSAC-US30)
Multi-slot Memory Stick® Adaptor (MSAC-
USM1)
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242749214