Nikon Coolpix S560 Digital Camera (Graphite Black)
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.
- 10.0 Megapixel Resolution
- With 10.0 million pixels of image information, the Nikon Coolpix S550 can produce stunning, photo quality prints up to 30 x 40" without any loss of image quality. The camera also records images in the 16:9 wide format aspect ratio so your images are well proportioned to be viewed on an HD Video Display
- 5x Zoom-NIKKOR Lens
- The 5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens of the Coolpix S560 delivers excellent telephoto reach for a compact camera with a focal length equivalent to 35-175mm, and the high quality optics provides for exceptional image quality
- Optical VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
- The Optical VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization system utilizes a sensor-shift mechanism to compensate for camera shake while the cameras automatically controlled high sensitivity of up to ISO 3200 allows for sharper images when shooting under low light conditions
- Slim, Stylish, All-Metal Design
- With a slim, sophisticated design this ultra-compact digital camera easily slips right into your shirt pocket or purse, and its good looks are complemented by incredible durability due to the all-metal casing
- Movie and Voice Recording
- Shoot Broadcast quality QuickTime movies with sound with VGA resolution at 30 frames per second at a length that is only limited by the available space on the internal memory or your SD memory card
- Light Sensitivity up to ISO 3200
- High light sensitivity up to ISO 3200 allows you to tackle scenes and situations that many compact cameras cannot, with the power to capture fast-moving objects with outstanding clarity and gives you great exposures in lower light
- 15 Scene Modes
- The Coolpix S560 incorporates 15 scene modes that cover some of the more common difficult shooting situations to maximize the image quality. The scene modes automatically adjust focus, exposure, white balance and other settings to make getting a good exposure easy
- Scene Auto Selector
- The camera can automatically recognize the type of scene that you are shooting and will automatically adjust the camera settings for the best possible results
- Smile Mode and Blink Warning
- The combination of the Smile Mode and a Blink Warning helps to faithfully record precious smiles in the brief instants they appear. The Smile Mode automatically releases the shutter when the selected subject smiles, helping to ensure smiles on the faces of loved ones plus a smile indicator, activated via Portrait Mode, displays a gauge that changes when a smile is detected. The innovative Blink Warning alerts you when a subject has blinked during the photo, so you can immediately retake the shot, while your subject or subjects are still in position
- Nikon In-Camera Innovations
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The Coolpix S560 features a selection of three innovative functions that provide the ability to actually improve the quality of images within the camera - these include Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting.
- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
This Feature automatically fixes most instances of red-eye - right in the camera. Red-eye is commonly caused by the use of a built-in flash on a compact camera. - Improved Face-Priority AF
The Nikon Face-Priority AF system automatically detects and achieves sharp focus on people's faces wherever they are in the frame for crisp, sharp portraits - and now it focuses on faces faster than ever. The feature can find and focus on up to 12 faces to ensure superb group portraits. - Nikon D-Lighting
The Nikon D-Lighting feature can rescue underexposed images or shots taken with too much backlight by automatically creating a copy of the image, then brightening the dark areas in the picture, while the well-exposed areas are left completely untouched
- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
- Built-in and Expandable Memory
- The camera includes 44MB of built-in memory so you can begin taking shots immediately without having to purchase a memory card, and the memory capacity can be expanded dramatically with Secure Digital (SD) or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards
- Bright 2.7-inch LCD Display
- The Coolpix S560 is equipped with a bright 2.7" LCD that is great for viewing images anywhere, anytime; plus the with an anti-reflection coating and an impressive 170 degree wide viewing angle, it is easy to see the screen from any angle, even under bright lighting conditions
- Print or Show Pictures
- You can send images directly to print, without the need of a PC, when using PictBridge and USB Direct Print compatible printers, or connect directly to your TV for family slide shows and presentations
Go To
| 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 |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (6)
- Large clear LCD (6)
- Great picture quality (4)
- Strong construction (4)
- Easy to setup (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Family photos (4)
- Fun (3)
- Travel (3)
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S560 Digital Camera (Graphite Black):
This is the BEST point and shot we've ever owned.[...] to use on hospital photo's of our 1st grandchild. We've had soooo many comments on the pic quality from friends. Easy to use, functional design and excellent features. Love the rechargeable battery, it holds charge a long time.
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Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S560 Digital Camera (Graphite Black):
This is a very easy to use camera. Fits in my pocket very comfortably. Great image quality and large screen to view pics. I am very happy with it and reccomend it any day. Great price too!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S560 Digital Camera (Graphite Black):
This camera was great for someone like me. I love to take pictures of fishing and outdoor pictures, as well as family and friend get-togethers. Easy to toggle between options for scenes and action pictures. Plenty of options, but easy to use for a simple picture taker like me!!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S560 Digital Camera (Graphite Black):
I've had this camera for a month or so and so far I think it's great. My Cannon died after a few months after the lens got stuck and to fix it would have cost as much as a new camera. I opted for the Coolpix S560 and so far I've been very happy. The pictures are about what you would expect for a point-and-shoot of this price range, but I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of pictures in low light conditions (ie. inside with no flash). My complaints are that the battery does not seem to last as long as the Cannon, although it charges quickly and that there is no viewfinder. Otherwise I highly recommend this compact little camera.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S560 Digital Camera (Graphite Black):
I like very much the size it has, it lets you take it everywhere easily. I´m from Argentina, and it was very useful that it brings instructions in Spanish. The quality of the pictures is very good. A good thing of it is that it takes the photo in the moment you pres the shutter button.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- High ISO has some grain
- Smile mode sometimes lags
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S560 Digital Camera (Graphite Black):
This is a great camera. The smile mode works great! (Although it occasionally lags) I was surprised when I got it because it's super small and stylish too! The 10 megapixels are really nice, and the 5x zoom is cool for such a small camera. Plus it's got Nikon's high quality Nikkor lens, so you can take amazing photos. I would Recomend this to anybody looking for a camera.
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Memory Cards
Sufficient memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.
- Price: $7.85
- GBP 5.00
Batteries & Power
Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
- Price: $19.95
- GBP 12.71
Bags & Straps
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.
- Price: $25.30
- GBP 16.11
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $7.49
- GBP 4.77
Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $9.95
- GBP 6.34
Filters & Adapters
Get the desired effect with a filter and the appropriate adapter.
- Price: $13.98
- GBP 8.90
Tripod & Support
Place your camera on a tripod for the support and stability you need.
- Price: $12.95
- GBP 8.25
Books & Tutorials
Learn all that your new camera can do.
- Price: $13.65
- GBP 8.69
Warranties & Support
Guarantee your enjoyment with premium coverage and support.
- Price: $22.95
- GBP 14.62
What's in the Box
- EN-EL11 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-64 Battery Charger
- Wrist Strap (AN-CP14)
- USB Cable (UC-E14)
- A/V Cable (EG-CP15)
- COOLPIX Software Suite CD-ROM
- User Guide
- 1-Year Nikon U.S.A. Limited Warranty
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