Sony W560 Digital compact camera

Sony W560 Digital compact camera

14.1 megapixels, 4x optical zoom/26mm wide angle, HD movie, 7.5cm LCD, Sweep Panorama and iAUTO

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSC-W560B
12-01-2011
Light, compact Cyber-shot™ camera with large LCD and simple operation

High quality Carl Zeiss® lens with 4x optical zoom

Shoot extra-wide images with Sweep Panorama

Clear, smooth HD movie recording


Light, compact and beautifully styled, the Cyber-shot™ W560 digital camera lets everyone capture detail-packed still images and HD video. Features like Sweep Panorama expand shooting possibilities, while iAUTO takes care of adjusting settings for great results without fuss.

Sensational images, even in low light:

Many cameras struggle to produce crisp, clear images in low light. The revolutionary Exmor R™ CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity while reducing image noise for brilliant, detail-packed pictures..

Sensational images, even in low light:

Many cameras struggle to produce crisp, clear images in low light. The revolutionary Exmor R™ CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity while reducing image noise for brilliant, detail-packed pictures..

Sensational images, even in low light:

Many cameras struggle to produce crisp, clear images in low light. The revolutionary Exmor R™ CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity while reducing image noise for brilliant, detail-packed pictures..

Sensational images, even in low light:

Many cameras struggle to produce crisp, clear images in low light. The revolutionary Exmor R™ CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity while reducing image noise for brilliant, detail-packed pictures..


14.1 effective megapixels CCD sensor: Captures very high quality images, allowing detail-packed enlargements.

4x optical zoom with 26mm wide angle: High quality zoom lens by Carl Zeiss® to cover wide range of shooting situations, with wide angle for group shots/landscapes.

Sweep Panorama: Just press the shutter and sweep the camera: automatically combines a burst of images to create extra-wide panoramic pictures.

Intelligent Auto Mode: Camera recognises a wide range of common shooting situations, optimising settings for clear, natural results without fuss.

720p HD movie: One-touch recording of smooth, high quality HD video clips using MPEG4 format (720p): optical zoom possible during video shooting.

BIONZ processor: Powerful image processing ensures clear, detailed, low-noise images and quick, responsive shooting.

7.5cm/3" Clear Photo LCD: Clear Photo LCD screen (230k dot resolution) offers excellent detail, high contrast and wide viewing angle.

Double anti-blur: Optical SteadyShot and high sensitivity ISO 3200 with noise reduction, for superb handheld images with less blur, even at twilight.

Face Detection: Automatically adjusts focus, exposure and white balance for clearer portraits: priority selectable for children/adults.

Smile Shutter: Automatically fires shutter when subject smiles: with adjustable smile threshold and priority selectable for children/adults.

Soft Skin mode: Automatically retouches portraits, removing blemishes and boosting skin tone for beautiful faces.

D-Range Optimiser: Adjusts exposure and contrast for natural results in high-contrast scenes and backlit portraits.

Self Portrait Timer: Detects correct framing when camera is held at arm's length, firing shutter automatically for well-composed self portraits.

HD output: View video and still images on HD TV (requires optional cable): PhotoTV HD enhances viewing on compatible BRAVIA®.

HD Slideshow with music: Fun image display with effects and music on LCD or connected HD TV.

Easy Shooting mode: Fuss-free operation for beginners with large, easy-to-read on-screen instructions.

In-camera retouching: Fun in-camera image retouching functions including trim, red-eye correction and unsharp mask.

PMB Portable: Built-in transfer software allows quick, easy uploads to image sharing sites when camera is connected to any web-enabled computer.

PMB (Picture Motion Browser): Easy-to-use PC software simplifies browsing, management and sharing of photos and video clips.

Memory card compatibility: Cyber-shot™ can accept a wide range of media cards, including Memory Stick™/MS PRO Duo™/MS PRO-HG™ and SD/SDHC.

In-Camera Guide: Get on-screen tips and information about operating your camera without leafing through paper instruction manuals.

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720 pixels
Video resolutions 
320 x 240, 640 x 480 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Silver
ISO sensitivity 
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Weight 
110g
Aperture range (F-F) 
2.7 - 5.7
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.7 - 18.8 mm
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face tracking, Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
AV output
N
Bundled software 
Picture Motion Browser
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1
Camera shutter speed 
2 - 1/1600, 1 - 1/1600s
Compatible memory cards 
MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Contrast adjustment
N
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Focus
2.7-5.7
Histogram
N
Internal memory 
-
Light exposure control
± 2.0EV, 1/3EV step
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
14.1 MP
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
BUL, CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, SWE, TUR
Optical zoom 
4x
PictBridge 
N
Saturation adjustment
N
Scene modes 
Backlight, Close-up (macro), Landscape, Panorama, Portrait, Twilight
Self-timer 
Unspecified
Sensor type 
CCD
Sharpness levels
N
Video capability 
Y
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
-

Power

Battery type 
NP-BN1
Battery life (max) 
1.9h

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
230400 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Extra/Smart zoom
27x
Focus adjustment
Auto
Digital zoom 
8x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
26 - 105 mm
Image stabilizer 
-

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Unspecified
Camera playback
Movie, Single image, Slide show
Playback zoom (max)
8x
Image editing
Rotating
Start-up time
Approx. 1.6sec.
Built-in processor
Bionz

Focusing

Macro focusing range (tele)
0.6 - ∞
Macro focusing range (wide)
0.04 - ∞
Smile detection
Y

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
0.6 - 1.9m
Flash range (wide)
0.2 - 3.8m

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
230 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium
Cables included
Power
Hand strap
Y
Batteries included
Y
Battery charger included
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/73.7 mm (1/2.9")
Maximum image resolution 
4320 x 3240 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
640 x 480, 2592 x 1944, 3648 x 2736

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
N
Weight (including battery)
126g
Width 
9.4 cm
Depth 
1.94 cm
Height 
5.61 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Camera CCD sensor 
Super HAD CCD

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