The Sony Cyber Shot S650 is a entry level snapshot camera for budding photographers. The outer body of Sony S650 is done in classic silver and the price is affordable for most. The DSC-S650 7.2-megapixel sensors combined with an on screen feature guide is extremely useful for beginners. S650 is lightweight, easy to use, with many shooting modes. The controls can be easily manipulated for customized settings. It is very compact and slides in pocket nice and easy.
The pictures can be easily downloaded to any PC with the help of USB port. The LCD screen surface is scratch resistant for durability. It does fall short of expectations on picture quality that appears to be marginal. S650 also does not host an optical viewfinder for assisted focus.
The Sony Cyber Shot S 650 hosts the alkaline battery with longer than average battery life. However, the battery case cover is easy to slide open with even a little pressure from the finger while taking pictures that can result in potential threat of losing the battery to the ground. It does not feature the digital zoom technology and the resultant images may appear to be darker.
Even, the LCD display screen is not as brightly lit in sunlight as with other models in similar price range. Besides, it is relatively smaller in size. The response is slow while taking pictures and though it does allow for video capture the quality and sound is a tad above average. There appears to be a shutter time lag with the flash and the lack of sharpness in the outdoor shots. The 24MB internal memory card of S650 is grossly inadequate for picture storage and needs replacement.
The Sony Cyber Shot S650 is recommended for novice photo shooters who want a great camera but do not want to shell out hundreds of dollars for the same.
Product Description
The 7.2 Mega pixel Super HAD(TM) CCD provides you with more detail and definition when you print larger prints or crop in tight on your subject. The Super HAD(TM) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel increasing sensitivity and reducing noise. Frame shots quickier with the 3x optical zoom, perfect for family sports, outdoor fun and travel photos. Capture up to 460 shots with the included supplied AA alkaline batteries. In camera 24MB internal memory let’s you shoot right out of the box before uploading photos to your computer or optional Memory Stick(R) Duo media.
The Bright 2.0-inch LCD screen let’s you share your photos on location and read camera setup menus in full sunlight. Capture up to 320×240 audio and video at 30 frames per second with length limited only to the capacity of your media. 2.0-inch 115k Pixels TFT LCD Screen 6 Elements in 5 Groups Lens Construction Aperture – f2.8-9.7, f4.8-9.7 EV Compensation – 1/3 EV Steps Focal Length – 5.8mm to 17.4mm Auto Macro Mode Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1000 ISO Dimensions – Width 3 9/16 x Height 2 3/8 x Depth 1 1/16 inch, 91mm x 61mm x 26.5mm Weight – 4.6 ounces, 130 grams (Body – 6.2 ounces, 178 grams including Battery and optional Memory Stick(R) Duo Media
Product Details
Product Dimensions: 4 x 2.5 x 1 inches ; 1 pounds
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
Technical Details
7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2.0-inch LCD display; 3x optical zoom
High-sensitivity shooting mode increases ISO to maximum of 1000
Capture 320 x 240 video at 30 fps
Stores images on Memory Stick DUO or MS Pro DUO memory cards (24 MB internal memory included)
