Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S650

Entry-level point-and-shoot for simple everyday photography

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S650
55/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 10
Performance 10
Durability 12
Price 12
Usability 11
Brand Sony
Model DSC-S650

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.5-inch Super HAD CCD, 7.2 megapixels
PROCESSOR Sony Real Imaging Processor
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detect AF with 5-point multi-point system
PHASE DETECTION Not available
VIDEO 320 x 240 resolution at 30 fps (MPEG-1)
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE Approx 1.0 fps
VIEWFINDER Optical viewfinder
DISPLAY 2.0-inch TFT LCD, 115,000 dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, AV output
MEMORY CARD Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo
WEATHER SEALING None, plastic body construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx 100 shots (CIPA) using 2x AA batteries

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S650

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present 4-way directional pad
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via mode dial
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu

How-to Use Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S650

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S650 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD
Resolution 7.2 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-1000
Autofocus Contrast-detect
Shutter Speed 1/8 - 1/2000 sec
Burst Rate 1 fps
Video 320x240 @ 30fps
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Optical
LCD 2.0-inch fixed
Memory Card Memory Stick Duo
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 100 shots
Weight 132g (without batteries)
Dimensions 91 x 61 x 27 mm