The Nikon Coolpix S560 Digital Camera packs high performance and advanced functions into an ultra-compact body. The S560 boasts 10 effective megapixels of sharp resolution, and a 5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens with Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization, along with a sensitivity equivalent to ISO 3200 to ensure that your photos will always look great - regardless of lighting conditions or subject movement. And all of these features are mediated by Nikon's innovative EXPEED image processing system which provides enhanced noise reduction and an improved signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio.
The Nikon S560 incorporates Nikon's user-friendly imaging innovations known as Nikon In-Camera Innovations. These include In-Camera Red-Eye Fix which automatically detects and corrects red eye, a common condition that occurs in flash photography, D-Lighting which compensates for excessive backlight or insufficient flash in images, and Face Priority AF which automatically finds and focuses on up to 12 people's faces within one frame, ensuring clear, crisp portraits. Furthermore, the S560 includes Nikon's Coolpix Software Suite for organizing, editing and sharing your photos. Two of the latest features to be incorporated into the Nikon S560 are the Smile Mode and the Blink Warning- both of these features help photographers to get the best possible portraits or group shots. The Smile mode automatically fires the shutter when the selected person smiles and the Blink Warning will display a warning message if the selected subject has blinked when the shot was taken. The Coolpix S560 also provides 15 innovative and helpful scene modes so you are assured to select the perfect settings for a variety of shooting situations.
The Coolpix S560 has a bright, high resolution 2.7-inch LCD monitor with an anti-reflective coating and a wide viewing angle, thereby easing the composition and viewing of photos even in direct sunlight. Furthermore, the quality-crafted aluminum body has a streamlined profile and a slim, ergonomic design that Style-conscious photographers will love, plus the S560 is compatible with SDHC cards and utilizes the ultra-compact EN-EL11 rechargeable Li-ion battery so you'll have plenty of power and storage for a day of picture taking.
| Camera Type | Ultra-compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 10.0 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1/2.33" 10.7 Megapixel CCD |
| Bit Depth | 24-bit RGB |
| File Formats | JPEG |
| File Size | 3.2MB at highest image quality |
| Color Spaces | Normal, Vivid, Portrait, Black-and-White, Sepia, Cool |
| Image Stabilization | Optical VR Image Stabilization (Sensor-shift type) |
| Crop Factor | Not Applicable |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | Zoom-NIKKOR Lens (8 elements in 6 groups; f/3.5-5.6) |
| Zoom | 5x (6.3-31.5mm/34.8-174mm equivalent) |
| Lens Mount | Not Applicable |
| Focus Type | Contrast-detect TTL AF (9-area automatic, 99-area manual selection) with AF-assist illuminator |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 13.8" (35cm) - infinity Macro: 3.9" (10cm) - infinity |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Shooting Controls | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | Auto/Selectable ISO (64-1600) |
| Shutter Speeds | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Metering | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Scene, Exposure Compensation (±2.0EV in 1/3EV increments) |
| White Balance | Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, White Balance Preset |
| Mirror Lock-Up | Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, White Balance Preset |
| Burst Capability | 1.4 fps Continuous/Multishot 16 |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds or 2 seconds |
| Interval Recording | Time Lapse Movie |
| Remote Control | No |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Effective Flash Range | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| Dedicated Flash System | Not Applicable |
| Max Sync Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 44MB |
| Memory Card Type | Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) |
| Still Images per GB | Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) |
| A/V Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | AVI Motion JPEG with Sound |
| Video Resolution |
TV movie (640 x 480 @ 30 fps) Small size (320 x 240 @ 30 or 15 fps) Time-lapse movie (30fps playback without sound) |
| Video Clip Length | Clip length limited only by available memory |
| Audio Recording | WAV Format up to 20 seconds voice memo |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | LCD Display as viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Display | 2.7" TFT Color LCD (230,000 pixels) with Wide Viewing Angle |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity |
USB 2.0 High Speed Composite Video Out (NTSC & PAL) |
| System & Software Requirements |
Microsoft Windows (2000, XP, Vista) Macintosh OS X (10.3.9, 10.4.x) |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature | 32- 104°F (0-40°C) |
| Weatherproofing | No |
| Durability | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | EN-EL11 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery |
| Power Adapter | EH-62E AC Adapter (optional) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 2.1 x 0.9" (93 x 55 x 24mm) |
| Weight | 4.2 oz (130g) without battery |
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Comments about Nikon Coolpix S560 Digital Camera (Cherry Blossom):
I purchasd this camera for my wife so that she didn't need to carry her DSLR everywhere when just needing to take point and shoot pictures. We had great success with her other Nikon that we decided to give this model a try. we were not disappointed it is upto the usual quality you expect from Nikon and has all the features you could want in a low priced point-and-shoot, the pictures quality is great, the menu is fast and easy to navigate, the view screen is clear and vibrant with great playback options and it has a solid look and feel of a more expensive camera. The only negative comment I have towards the camera is that the shoot time from when you depress the button through the auto focus step to the completion of the picture is slightly slower than expected, other than this it is a great camera especially when you consider the price.
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Comments about Nikon Coolpix S560 Digital Camera (Cherry Blossom):
This is the perfect camera for those times that you need something pocket-size. The resolution is very powerful for such a petite camera.
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Comments about Nikon Coolpix S560 Digital Camera (Cherry Blossom):
I take pictures for fun with my friends, and these always come out sharp, even if people are moving. the various settings work exceptionally, especially the firework setting.
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Comments about Nikon Coolpix S560 Digital Camera (Cherry Blossom):
I think this is a great little camera for the price. I like the big LCD screen and it is nice and small and will fit in a pocket or my purse. I purchased this camera just for snap shots-light weight and easy to carry. The clarity is great.
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