Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Digital Camera (Black)
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Anything you want to take pictures of, Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Digital Camera (Black) can handle it--14.1MP resolution guarantees super image quality and the sharp Carl Zeiss 4x wide-angle optical 26-105mm (equivalent in 35mm format) lens gives you a true wide-angle up to a telephoto that's great for landscapes, portraits, kids, party pictures, etc. And you'll always have this tiny (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.75"/9.4 x 5.6 x 1.9 cm) lightweight (3.9 oz/110 g) camera with you, so you never miss a picture.
The 3" LCD monitor makes it easy to compose and view pictures, or the dazzling 1280 x 720 HD video. A Sweep Panorama mode makes it a snap to produce an impressive ultra wide-angle panoramic photo, even without using a tripod, and SteadyShot image stabilization plus sensitivity up to 3200 ISO means good-bye to blurry pictures forever, even in dim lighting situations.
Friends and family will love the way they look in your photos when you're using the Smile Shutter (captures a smile the moment it appears on your subject's face), Anti-Blink (waits until eyes are open to take the picture), and Soft Skin (removes blemishes and wrinkles from faces in your pictures) modes. And, best of all, the W560 can do it all automatically--just press the shutter button in iAuto mode, the camera does everything else.
- 14.1 Megapixel Super HAD CCD Image Sensor
- A powerful 14.1 megapixel 1 2/3" Super HAD CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 14.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13x19") size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens W/25mm Wide-Angle 4x Optical Zoom
- The high-performance Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for video recording as well as for outdoor, sports, and travel photos, and Close Focus shoots close-ups within a 0.5" of the subject. A 25mm wide-angle lens allows you to take wider shots of the scene or group in crowded spaces.
- 3" Clear Photo LCD Display (230k pixels)
- Generous 3" (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight.
- 720p MP4 HD Movie Mode
- In 720p MP4 movie mode the camera shoots 1280 x 720 high definition movies at 30 fps, a standard format when working with a PC. Create high quality movies with full use of optical zoom in files small enough to transfer to compatible PC or Mac computer. Once transferred to your computer and connected to the internet, you can effortlessly upload your media to popular photo and video-sharing websites such as Photobucket and YouTube.
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.
- Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus
- Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Standard and Plus uses a sophisticated algorithm to help recover shadows and highlights. The result is more natural images with clearer details that more closely match what your naked eye sees. DRO is particularly effective when shooting backlit portraits or any scene with a dramatic contrast between background and foreground lighting. DRO Plus allows for even greater optimization by analyzing each region of an image and performing additional image processing.
- Sweep Panorama Mode
- Reach beyond the traditional wide angle lens, and capture more breathtaking shots with Sweep Panorama mode. Simply press the shutter button and sweep the camera in the desired direction and the camera continuously shoots at a high speed, then seamlessly stitches the images together with automatic position adjustment to create one stunning panoramic image. Available in wide and ultra-wide options, the camera can take panoramic shots of up to 268 degrees. Now capturing wide landscapes is as easy as press and sweep.
- Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode
- Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects eight different types of scenes and, within just 1/30th of a second, selects the appropriate camera settings: Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a tripod, Portrait, Landscape and macro. iSCN has two modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advanced Mode, the camera takes a photo with the optimal settings and, if in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with another optimized setting so you can choose which to keep.
- Intelligent Auto Mode
- Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode thinks for you, recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, faces, and adjusts settings resulting in clear images, faces with natural skin tone and less blur. Take advantage of all the technology without leaving Auto mode. Kids on the playground, landscape shots, a beautiful flower or an indoor birthday party; all result in clear images without leaving auto mode.
- Self-Portrait Timer
- Self-Portrait Timer helps take the guesswork out of self portraits by utilizing Face Detection technology to recognize when your face enters the frame. Once the camera detects your face, it triggers a 2-second timer, and then snaps a picture.
- In-Camera Retouching Tools
- Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming, Red-Eye Correction, and Unsharp Masking functions.
- Natural Flash
- Conventional point-and-shoot camera flash shots just don't capture colors the way the eye sees them. Natural Flash mode takes a reference shot without flash and then uses that reference to correct the color, for far more lifelike images.
- Soft Skin Mode
- Portrait subjects will love the results. Soft Skin mode recognizes skin tones and reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles without affecting the rest of the shot.
- Smile Shutter Technology
- Smile Shutter technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter button and the camera does the rest. You can also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can be used together with Smile Shutter mode. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.
- Anti-Blink Function
- It's frustrating to think you've captured that perfect shot, only to review it later and discover one of your subjects blinked just as you pressed the shutter. When the camera is set to Soft Snap, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting or blinking. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot.
- Face Detection Technology
- Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.
- Easy Shooting Mode
- With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings, removing several function choices and allowing you to focus on just your subject. Since this mode works together with Intelligent Scene Recognition, the camera selects the optimum setting for each scene. In addition the easy mode simplifies preview mode.
- High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200)
- High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to seven ISO settings (Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.
- In-Camera Guide
- Take all the guesswork out of photography with the in-camera guide. Its convenient step by step instructions lead you to the perfect shot.
- PHOTOMUSIC
- PHOTOMUSIC combines images with music (4 tracks, 5 minutes per track) to produce fun and entertaining slide shows with standard visual effects (Simple, Nostalgic, Active, and Stylish). Select from pre-loaded tracks on the camera or transfer your own from your compatible computer.
- Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software Ver. 5.5
- Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.
- Includes Sony PMBP (Picture Motion Browser Portable) Software
- With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software the DSC-W560 makes it easy to pre-select videos and images in the camera and conveniently upload them from the camera to a compatible PC and popular Internet sharing site without the need for any additional software or install.
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| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 14.1 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 14.5 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG Movies: AVI, MPEG-4 |
| Max Resolution | 14MP: 4320 x 3240 @ 4:3 |
| Other Resolutions |
10MP: 3648 x 2736 @ 4:3 5MP: 2592 x 1944 @ 4:3 0.3MP: 640 x 480 @ 4:3 11MP: 4320 x 2432 @ 16:9 2MP: 1920 x 1080 @ 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 6 elements in 5 groups 3 Aspheric (35mm equivalent: 26-105 mm) Aperture: f/2.7 (W) - 5.7 (T) |
| Zoom |
Optical: 4x Intelligent Zoom: 4.7x |
| Focus Range |
Wide: 1.57" (4 cm) - Infinity Telephoto: 23.62" (60 cm) - Infinity |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80-3200 |
| Shutter | 2 - 1/1600 sec |
| Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Multi, Spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: Program Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 0.33 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (White), Incandescent |
| Burst Rate | Up to 1.1 fps at 14.1 MP for up to 3 frames |
| Self Timer | 2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, Flash On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Effective Flash Range |
Wide: 0.66 - 12.47' (0.2 - 3.8 m) Telephoto: 1.97 - 6.23' (0.6 - 1.9 m) |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Memory Card Type |
Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo SD SDHC |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Audio Recording | With Video, Mono |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 3.0" LCD Rear Screen (230000 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity |
USB 2.0 AV Output |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | NP-BN1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.70 x 2.21 x 0.76" / 9.4 x 5.61 x 1.94 cm |
| Weight | 3.88 oz / 110 g Camera Only |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
91%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (10)
- Good image quality (10)
- Compact (9)
- Large clear LCD (8)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (5)
Cons
- Limited zoom (3)
Best Uses
- Family photos (8)
- Landscape/scenery (7)
- Travel (6)
- Wildlife (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
A great deal!
This is a great camera to people who don't want spend to much money but wants a good image quality (Photo & Video). Is completely easy to use, even a person who ne...Read complete review
This is a great camera to people who don't want spend to much money but wants a good image quality (Photo & Video). Is completely easy to use, even a person who never handled a camera before is capable to use it. It's a real point & shoot camera, however there's some negative aspects on it, zoom is not one of the strong points on this camera, the battery life is short so it's extremely recomended that you buy an extra battery.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good but slow
I've been using the camera for different purposes, such as family photos and professional work. I like it because it is a small camera with good photo and video quality but it is slow ...Read complete review
I've been using the camera for different purposes, such as family photos and professional work. I like it because it is a small camera with good photo and video quality but it is slow to process the images wich is annoying.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Digital Camera (Black):
I use this as my "take anywhere" camera. I have an EOS 5D SLR but, that's a little too big to carry while hiking.
Nice things: lightweight, high res
Not so great: doesn't let me play with the ISO or other more advanced settings, only a 4x optical zoom - previous camera was 7x optical which was nice, camera seemed to lose date/time setting when the battery was removed for recharging.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good flash
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in low light wflash
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Sleek interface
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Digital Camera (Black):
This good looking camera takes great images (sometimes you may need to use a scene mode) and actually gets it right the first time. LCD screen is vibrant and crisp; interface is very sleek. This camera takes exceptionally good landscape and skyline photos and has a nice panorama feature which is the perfect complement.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Digital Camera (Black):
Takes lovely pictures, takes great video and is very simple and love how it take sweep pictures :D there epic!!!
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- General purpose
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Digital Camera (Black):
I had a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 (which ended up taking a 10 minute bath in bilge water) and I was looking for a direct replacement, which the DSC-W560 is. Although there are a few minor things about it I don't like compared to the older model, this camera had all the specs I loved about the older model with a slight improvement.
The DSC-W560 has a piano black glossy plastic finish on the front which can't help but pick up finger prints and noticeable scratches. The older DSC-W350 had a 'machined' finish which hid fingerprints and scratches.
On the plus side, the screen is a touch larger, but the drawback there is that with the same resolution as the older model, sometimes text on the screen appears 'fuzzy' or out of focus.
Those two things aside, the 14.1 megapixel photos are sharp, and the auto mode of shooting takes nearly all the guesswork out of taking photos.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Digital Camera (Black):
very light , easy to use , ggod in low light :)
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Limited Zoom
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Digital Camera (Black):
Beautiful camera with many features. Bought the case and 8 gig memory card so will take many pics on card. Love the panoramic Sweep and HD recording.
Not crazy about not being able to bypass date & time.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Great Zoom
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Digital Camera (Black):
The pictures are in a excellent quality.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Digital Camera (Black):
Great Camera for Great Price
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Digital Camera (Black):
I've been using the camera for different purposes, such as family photos and professional work. I like it because it is a small camera with good photo and video quality but it is slow to process the images wich is annoying.
- Ease of Operation:
- 7
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Digital Camera (Black):
This is a great camera to people who don't want spend to much money but wants a good image quality (Photo & Video). Is completely easy to use, even a person who never handled a camera before is capable to use it. It's a real point & shoot camera, however there's some negative aspects on it, zoom is not one of the strong points on this camera, the battery life is short so it's extremely recomended that you buy an extra battery.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Digital Camera (Black):
Fantastic product, really easy to use, takes really fast photos, it´s small and completely AWESOME.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Memory Cards
Required item: Sufficient memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.
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Batteries & Power
Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
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Bags & Straps
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.
- Price: $8.96
Viewfinders
Refine your angle of view.
- Price: $14.95
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
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- Original: $7.95
- Save: $0.79
- Price: $7.16
Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $11.95
What's in the Box
- Battery (NP-BN1)
- Battery Charger (BC-CSN)
- Multi Connector Cable
- Wrist Strap
- CD-ROM
- 1-Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty
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