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.Get more detail about Sony Cybershot DSC-S950 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Silver).
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