Sony DSC-W560 (Black)
14.1-megapixel Cyber-shot digital camera
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Views to sweep you off your feet
Whether you're on top of a mountain, on top of a skyscraper, or out on the water outside a major city, you have the perfect opportunity to snap an engaging panoramic sequence of photos. So, what do you do? Well, first you pull out your tripod and hook it to your camera. Then, you carefully position your tripod on a level, stable surface. Then you slowly pivot your camera, snapping a new shot every thirty degrees or so. Finally, you cross you fingers and hope everything turns out. Or . . . you scratch the tripod, multiple exposures, the whole she-bang and use the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560's Sweep Panorama mode. Take perfect panoramic shots quickly, easily, and consistently by simply pressing the shutter button and sweeping the camera in the desired direction. Using advanced Sweep Panorama technology, the DSC-W560 continuously shoots images at a high speed, then seamlessly stitches the images together with automatic position adjustment to create a single, stunning panoramic image.
Powerful details
Allowing you to capture exceptionally clear and detailed digital images, the DSC-W560 sports a 14.1-megapixel capture resolution. Not only are you ensured images with superb contrast and color, but the 14.1-megapixel resolution allows you to enlarge prints far beyond the 8" x 10" format without sacrificing any detail. You can even crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots. Look to the 4x optical zoom and 26mm wide angle lens to reach out and capture precision shots of distant subjects when shooting outdoor, sports, or travel photos. Next, serving up a powerful and versatile tool, the DSC-W560 features a 3" Clear Photo LCD viewscreen, great for composing, reviewing, sharing, and editing your shots. Speaking of editing, the DSC-W560 keeps you and your friends looking your best with in-camera retouching tools. This Cyber-shot camera offers in-camera trimming, red-eye correction, and unsharp masking.
The full repertoire
With the DSC-W560, it's "no-holds-barred" when it comes to advanced shooting modes and features. First off, this Cyber-shot boasts a 720p MP4 HD movie mode feature. This means you can shoot 1280 x 720 HD movies with the full use of the optical zoom! Once you transfer your videos to your computer, you can effortlessly upload them to video-sharing websites like Photobucket. And it's doesn't end there... Intelligent Scene Recognition mode automatically detects eight different types of scene conditions and selects the appropriate camera settings within 1/30th of a second. Sony's Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts focus, exposure, and white balance to deliver accurate, natural skin tones. Furthermore, Smile Shutter technology automatically detects and captures every smile so that you never miss a happy shot. SteadyShot optical image stabilization combines with high ISO sensitivity to dramatically reduce image blur resulting from shaky hands and to allow for flash-free shooting in low-light situations. Making sure you're ready for your beauty shot, the Cyber-shot's Soft Skin mode recognizes skin tones and reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles without affecting the rest of the shot. You don't even have to worry about blinking during photos! Set on Soft Snap mode, the anti-blink function helps counter blinking by capturing the photo with less squinting.
What's in the box
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 digital camera, NP-BN1 lithium-ion battery, battery charger, USB cable, wrist strap, CD-ROM software, user information
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Comparison Specifications
- Maximum pixels: 14.1-megapixel capture resolution / 1/2.3" Super HAD CCD image sensor
- Memory: MS Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible
- Zoom power: 4x optical zoom
- Shooting modes: sweep panorama / intelligent auto / intelligent scene recognition / face detection / motion detection / smile shutter / steady shot / in-camera editing
- Flash modes: auto / flash on / slow synchro / flash off
- Movie mode: 1,280 x 720 (fine) approx 9Mbps approx 30fps, progressive 1,280 x 720 (standard) approx 6Mbps approx 30fps, progressive 640 x 480 (VGA) approx 3Mbps approx 30fps, progressive
- Smart Zoom technology: 10M: approx. 4.7x (total), 5M: approx. 6.2x (total), VGA: approx. 27x (total), 16:9 (2M): approx. 9x (total)
- LCD Display: 3" Clear Photo LCD (230K dots)
- Interface: SD output / USB port (multi-use terminal)
Additional Specifications
- SteadyShot optical image stabilization
- In-camera retouching tools: trimming / red-eye correction / unsharp masking
- Self-timer : off / 10 sec. / 2 sec. / portrait 1 / portrait 2
- Burst mode : 1.17 fps at 12.1MP (maximum 100 shots)
- Photomusic feature
- Dynamic range optimizer: standard / off / plus
- Scene modes: high sensitivity / twilight / twilight portrait / soft snap / landscape / beach / snow / gourmet / pet
- Sweep Panorama feature, Smile Shutter technology
- Tracking focus (face only), anti-blink detection, soft skin mode
- Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus
Manufacturer Specifications
- Battery: NP-BN1 3.6V lithium-ion battery / 230 still shot capacity
- White balance: auto, daylight, cloudy, fluorescent 1/2/3, incandescent, flash
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions: 3.87" W x 2.25" H x 0.81" D
- Weight: 4.0 oz.
Sony DSC-W560 Warranty Details
1-year parts and labor warranty
