Sony DSC-S950 Specifications

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DSC-S950 Overview
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Model Name:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	DSC-S950
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$130.00
Street Price:
Date Available:	TBD
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	4.8 oz (135 g)
Size:	3.7 x 2.2 x 0.9 in. (93 x 56 x 24 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony SuperHAD
Effective Megapixels:	10.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9
Color Filter Type:
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:
Image File Format:
Continuous-mode frames/second:	1.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	320x240 (30)
Movie File Format:	MotionJPEG AVI
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Sony lens; 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	33 - 132mm
Focal Length (actual):	5.8 - 23.2mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.5 / f5.1 (wide) / f/5.6 / ? (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:	5 - 0 cm 2.0 - 0.0 in
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2 x Precision Digital Zoom, up to 22x Smart Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast detection, 9-area
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 1 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-pattern
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Six scene modes
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On , Slow Syncro, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	SO 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)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	MotionJPEG AVI
Included Memory:
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	No
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	1.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	100
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-BK1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x NP-BK1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Windows: Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.0 (Mac not supported)
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: