Category: (Photography)
1 new, starting at $199.95
3 used, starting at $129.99
The Sony 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.
Good pics, subpar video, terrible audio.Reviewed by 1Dub79, 2009-11-07
I decided to buy this camera after having a bad experience with the
Kodak EasyShare M1033 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
(Bronze). I figured Sony wouldn't dissapoint. I mean, they make
very good products. Anyway, this camera impressed me with how it
looked. It had a nice silver, shiny, metal-like finish.
I turned it on and it had a nice picture, especially on the "Easy
Mode". The flash is excellent and can light up a subject in even a
gloomy room. The camera even has special effects, such being able
to takes pictures in black and white. The camera is easy to use.
The dials are idiot proof because it indicates each mode. You don't
have to go through a ton of menus to figure out the feature. It
wouldn't matter to me, but for some, that could be an issue.
Everything seemed to be great. This camera seemed to be a
keeper.
I then decided to record video. The resolution on the camera was
OK. I also don't like the fact the movie resolution is fixed. You
cannot change it. What made things worse is I recorded a video onto
YouTube and couldn't hear very much, despite turning the camera's
volume to the max. How does it sound? Picture trying to watch your
TV with the volume on very low! That is what it was like. I also
seen some YouTube videos on this camera. One person mentioned this
same issue. For some, that wouldn't be a big deal. For me, it was a
major issue. Can't shoot video with no sound.
Due to the video issues, I took the camera back for a Fujifilm
Finepix J38 12MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch
LCD. Overall, if you are not big on video, this camera is
excellent. If you want good video, this camera is definitely not
for you.
Happy with the productReviewed by MeAtAmazon, 2009-09-28
Small and easy to carry. Picture quality good. The only problem is
that the display on the screen is very dark(i guess i need to
adjust the settings) but when transferred to laptop the pictures
come out very nicely.
PIctures at night also very good and clear.
Video is of good quality. I was able to capture fireworks at night
through video.
Zoom is not that high but its ok for personal use.
Sony Means "No Baloney"Reviewed by Hardcharger, 2009-09-16
Bought this for my girlfriend to replace her Nikon Coolpix because
sand & digital cameras don't mix. She took the Nikon to the
beach & got sand in the lens mechanism & it never recovered
from that indecent exposure...
Back to the Sony. It's a good point & shoot camera. Not too
fancy & very easy to use. I have the DSC-S650 (older model)
& like it a lot. The S950 is very much the same with a higher
mega pixel rating. Shots are crisp & clear with auto
adjustment, which I use almost exclusively, so this setting
"should" consistently produce good results. Can't always say that
about the subject matter though...
The video mode is always a nice feature but it does have its
limitations. You can't zoom in or out while you are in this
setting. You can, however, zoom in while in the still photo mode
& then switch to video afterwords using that last zoom setting.
Most people don't know this little trick.
Probably the only downside is the battery. The S950 uses Sony's
proprietary (expensive) battery. You'll need to purchase an extra
Sony battery for the S950 if you use it a lot & don't have the
charger, or don't have time to charge the one battery. Remember to
check the charge status so you don't end up with a dead battery
when you need your camera the most for that graduation, wedding or
bachelorette party, right girls?
Last comment is you should get at least a 2G memory stick at time
of purchase. Just like with computers, you can never have too much
memory for your camera, especially if you get hooked on taking
videos...
it's okay so far...Reviewed by J. Santos, 2009-09-09
I just got this camera today and so far it is is an okay camera.
I've been feeling camera-handicapped these past few weeks so when
there was a sale at staples offering this camera at $97 i decided,
why not? I had been meaning to get one because i broke my other
camera, which was a samsung s600. ALso, take note that i am not
really a professional photographer. More like a point and shoot
sort of gal. Although i will in the future invest in an slr of some
sort.
ANYWAYS, I will be updating this post over the time i have it and
if after two days i find it adequate, i'll keep it. Otherwise it
goes back to the store.
NOTE: i also have yet to try this out in natural lighting.
PROS:
*Clarity; this camera, with its 10.1mp is quite nice in comparison
to my previous camera, a samsung s600 (@6.1mp). I immediately
noticed how much more brighter and clear and defined my pictures
came out to be. With flash anyways.
*i'm finding the macro option helpful, as well as the steady focus
feature.
CONS:
*Without flash and in lowlight situations, it takes, realllly
terrible pictures, with lots of noise, and plenty of blur.
*When viewing pictures on it, they take a lot longer to load then
they did on my samsung.
*I tried out the video recording feature, and unlike my samsung,
the mic is absollutely dreadful at picking up sounds. Even if you
put it up to a speaker, it's just a faint hint of noise in the
background when you play it back.
That's it so far...i will update more soon.
Cheaper at WalmartReviewed by A. Huhn, 2009-09-01
I was at walmart this morning and saw this same camera for $129.00. I haven't bought this camera so I don't know how it operates but if you intend to buy it check out your local Wally World first.
