A Review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

Consumers can buy the Cyber-shot DSC-S950 in black, silver, or pink. This point-and-shoot camera has a very sleek and minimalistic design. It's also lightweight, durable, and fits perfectly into pockets. Since there is a lack of a viewfinder, the display side of the camera is very maneuverable and the LCD display is large and crisp.

4x Optical Zoom: The optical zoom on the Cyber-shot DSC-S950 is wonderful. You will be surprised when this camera detects and displays things you've never noticed in far distances. You can also zoom in as close as two inches of the object without ending up with a blurry image.

2.7-inch LCD Display Screen: The display screen is sharp. The colors are very natural, which makes it really simple to take shots, read menus, and view your images.

Face Detection: Face detection is a great feature for point-and-shoot cameras; especially if you enjoy taking portraits. With the Cyber-shot DSC-S950, you can detect up to eight different faces in one shot. Each face will be focused, lit properly, and crisp.

SteadyShot: There's nothing worse than messing up a potentially perfect picture because your hands weren't steady. We all can't carry around tripods everywhere we go, so image stabilization is extremely necessary for any camera. SteadyShot prevents blurs. When you take a picture, the Cyber-shot DSC-S950 doubles the image and combines them to make one single clear shot.

Lithium-ion Battery: Included and lasts longer than alkaline batteries.

In-Camera Retouching Tools: You don't even have to upload your pictures to touch them up! The Cyber-shot DSC-S950 lets you fix red eye and trim out distractions right on the LCD screen.

Photographers can snag the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 for about $129, which is an acceptable price to pay for a decent point-and-shoot camera with features like 10 megapixels, 4x Optical Zoom, Face Detection, and In-camera Retouching. If you're looking for something with more specs or more memory, you'd be better off forking some more money over for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 12.1MP Digital Camera, which you'd also need a memory card for.

Although the point-and-shoot Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 is a reliable, sleek digital camera, it still rates average among its competitors. The pros still outweigh the cons, but there are still many features that the DSC-S950 could have had that would make it a better camera for those who are looking for a substitute for their bulky SLR on occasion. This camera is still great for kids and beginners, and it's lightweight and certainly durable and reliable.