Sony DSC-S950 Specification Guide

Page of 2
Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 06/23/2010
DSC-S950/P
Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera
 
 
 
Please visit the Dealer Source for more information 
at www.sony.com/dealersource
 
Specifications
Convenience
Erase/Protect: No
 
Date/Time Stamp: No/ No
 
Color Mode(s): Normal / Sepia / B&W
 
Removable Flash Media Compatibility: Tested to 
support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO
media capacity; does not support Access 
Control security function.
 
Convenience Features
Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR: No
 
Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min. of 
inactivity)
 
Media/Battery Indicator: Yes
 
Red-Eye Reduction: Auto / On / Off
 
LCD Display
Histogram: On / Off
 
LCD Type: 2.7" LCD (230K Pixels)
 
Flash
Flash Coverage: 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)
 
Viewfinder
Type: No
 
Optics/Lens
Aperture: Auto(F2.6/F5.1(W), 2 steps) / Program 
Auto(F2.6/F5.1(W), 2 steps)
 
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)
 
Digital Zoom: Smart Zoom / Precision Digital 
Zoom / Off
 
Optical Zoom: 4x
 
Macro Mode: Auto Macro / Macro On
 
Total Zoom: 8x
 
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 5.8-23.2mm
 
Lens Construction: 7 elements in 6 groups 
(including 1 aspheric elements)
 
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)
 
Operating Conditions
Flash Mode(s): Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / 
Flash Off
 
Advanced Features
In-Camera Editing: Trimming, Red Eye Correction
 
NightFraming System: No
 
Face Detection: Yes - 8 faces
 
NightShot® Infrared System: No
 
Drive System
Burst Mode: Approx. 1 fps(Maximum 100 shots)
 
Drive Mode: Normal, Burst
 
Self-timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
 
Shutter Speeds: Auto(1/4 - 1/2,000) / Program 
Auto(1" - 1/2,000)
 
Interface
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
 
TM 
SD Output: Dedicated A/V Cable & Designated 
USB Cable
 
USB Port(s): Yes -supports USB 2.0
 
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor: 1/2.3 type(7.70 mm) Super 
HAD™  CCD
 
Exposure System
D-Range Optimizer: No
 
ISO: Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
 
Metering: Yes
 
Noise Reduction: No
 
Scene Mode(s): Auto / Easy / Program Auto / 
High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / 
Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow
 
White Balance Mode: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / 
Fluorescent 1 / Fluorescent 2 / Fluorescent 3 / 
Incandescent / Flash
 
Recording
Media Type: 12MB internal Flash Memory, 
optional Memory Stick Duo™  Media, optional 
Memory Stick PRO Duo™  Media.
 
Microphone/Speaker: Yes/ Yes
 
Still Image Max Effective Resolution: 10.1MP
 
Video Mode: 320(QVGA, 320 x 240, 
Approx.30fps)
 
Focus Control
AF Illuminator: No
 
AF Modes: 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Focus 
Preset (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited 
distance)
 
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: Pink
 
UPC Code: 027242749221
 
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.