Face Detection quietly and automatically detects up to eight faces in a scene, and optimizes focus and exposure settings to ensure high-quality imaging, even if you're not a pro!. Vacation snapshots, dramatic portraits, and those seemingly impossible to capture long-range telephoto shots are handled easily by a versatile 4x zoom and image stabilization features. The ability to crop creatively while maintaining the ability to produce impressive enlargements lends another level of refinement to your imaging prowess; The DSC-950 Cyber-shot features Sony's 10MP high-resolution Super Had CCD for clear, sharp, and exciting photographs.
• 10.1MP 1/2.3" Super HAD CCD
The Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD increases sensitivity and reduces noise by allowing more light to pass to each pixel.
• 3x Zoom Lens
Versatile f/2.6-5.1 5.8-23.2mm (33-132mm equivalent in 35mm format) 3x zoom lens is designed for moderate wide-angle to medium-telephoto imaging.
• 2.7" LCD
Superb viewing screen delivers sharp natural color that simplifies composition, menu reading, viewing
• Face Detection
Detects up to eight faces; controls flash, focus, exposure, and white balance for accurate, natural skin tones and reduced red-eye. Prioritizes the camera's focus to distinguish between children and adults
• Image Stabilization
Optical SteadyShot stabilization minimizes blur and allows flash-free shooting when it's not permitted or inappropriate. A high ISO sensitivity (ISO 1000) permits faster shutter speeds for low-light situations, or freezing action
• Burst Mode
Up to 100 shots @ 1.0 second intervals
• High-Quality Video
Captures QVGA, 320 x 240 @ ≈30fps
• Creative Control and Workflow Features
Easy Shooting Mode: easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed and the camera switches to all automatic settings
High Sensitivity: permits faster shutter speeds, take photos indoors or in low light without flash
In-camera Retouching Tools: Trimming, Red Eye Correction
Multi-purpose Resize: changes aspect ratio in-camera, adjust images for HDTV3, e-mail, upload to web
Scene modes: ensure no-hassle composition and exposure
Direct Playback: one-touch image review, quick playback start up from power-off
Function Guide: beginner-friendly option displays/explains descriptions, functions, or settings on LCD
Histogram: for optimizing exposure adjustments
Power Save Mode: conserves battery power after 3 min. of inactivity
Integral microphone/speaker: provides accurate sound for realistic audio capture/playback
Media/Battery indicator: visual confirmation of remaining memory/battery capacity
PictBridge Compatibility for simplified printing
Picture Motion Browser: user-friendly video and still image transfer to Web, YouTube, computer