Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      BrandSonySony
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-S950Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30003648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 4803648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash,
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Live View
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range33 - 132 mm38 - 108 mm
      Optical Zoom4x2.8x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.2f/2.9 - 5.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance10 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.70"2.40"
      Screen Resolution230k dot112k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      Min Shutter Speed2 sec1/8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.0 fps1.7 fps
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      Forced Flash
      Slow Syncro
      No Flash
      Flash Range3.50 m3.00 m Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program Auto, Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution320 x 240
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      Dimensions93 x 56 x 24 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.94")90 x 61 x 26 mm (3.54 x 2.4 x 1.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      Battery PackNP-BK12 x AA
      Internal Storage12 MB12 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: Memory Stick Duo / Pro DuoSingle Slot: Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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