Sony Cybershot DSC-S60

The Sony Cybershot DSC-S60 is a 4 megapixel (CCD) digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens. The only real differentiation between the DSC-S60 and DSC-S90 (also announced today) is that this model has a smaller LCD screen 2.0 inches.

The DSC-S60 measures 3.8 x 2.5 x 1.6 inches and weighs in at 198g.

The Sony Cybershot DSC-S60 will retail at $249.95 and should appear in stores this coming March.

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DigiCam Review has reviewed the Sony Cybershot DSC-S60 and writes - 'The Sony Cybershot DSC-S60 / S80 is a good all-round 4 megapixel digital camera, with a very good movie mode, and very good battery life. Image quality is good, and the camera offers some manual controls, but unfortunately lacks custom white balance and manual focus. The camera is on the expensive side, especially if you take into consideration the high cost of Sony Memory Sticks. The Sony Cybershot S60 is a good all round camera, and if you don't mind the price, then I would recommend this camera.'

Imaging Resource reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-S60 and writes - 'The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S60 is an easy-to-use but capable offering, with a 4.1-megapixel CCD, 32 megabytes of internal memory, and a nice range of exposure options. The Sony S60 provides slightly more manual exposure control than most compact entry-level models permit, yet is easy to use in full-auto mode, and its seven preprogrammed scene modes help with tricky subjects. The large 2-inch color LCD monitor is excellent for framing and reviewing shots, and the overall design and layout of the Sony S60 is user-friendly and hassle-free. It's biggest strength though, is its very fast shutter response and good shot to shot speed: The DSC-S60 would be a good choice for shots of active children or sports action. While the Sony S60 is very similar to its more expensive cousin the S90, there are several important differences. Most noticeable is its 2-inch LCD vs the 2.5-inch screen on the S90. On a more practical note, the S90 comes equipped with a NiMH battery charger and a pair of high-capacity Sony NiMH batteries, while the S60 comes with just a set of alkaline cells.'

Following is a news release announcing the DSC-S60 and its siblings the S90 and S40, also announced today.

Sony News Release:With a focus on performance, Sony’s Stamina series of Cyber-shot® digital cameras set a new standard for speed, battery life and picture quality in compact cameras.

Adding to the overall value of the line, two of the models include the benefit of large LCDs for simple image inspection and sharing right on the camera. The optional Cyber-shot Station charging cradle offers additional convenience and utility to the DSC-S60 and DSC-S90 models.

All three easy-to-use, four-megapixel cameras are packed with features like Sony’s Real Imaging Processor™ circuitry for better battery efficiency, more responsiveness and high quality movie taking. The Carl Zeiss® Vario Tessar® 3X optical zoom lens on the models complements their high resolution for great picture clarity, while 32 MB of internal memory and a Memory Stick® media slot provide plenty of storage capacity.

The new models in the S-series let you take approximately 110 shots while using two “AA” type batteries and around 550 shots while using a NIMH rechargeable battery.

So that pictures are captured in-focus with the proper lighting and exposure, the new cameras offer a smart auto-focusing and exposure system—meaning that even if the subject is off-center and in a difficult lighting situation, the cameras can automatically make the necessary adjustments. All of the models include a 3X optical zoom and 2X digital zoom for better looking, properly framed pictures.

Additionally, various preset scene modes are available for quickly selecting the best setting for the shooting conditions.

“Today’s savvy customers are demanding more from their digital cameras,” said Hiro Takahashi, Sony Electronics’ vice president for digital imaging products. “From the entry level user to those looking to advance up, our new Cyber-shot S (for Stamina) cameras meet those needs by offering intelligent features and great value.”

DSC-S60 and DSC-S90 Models
Incorporating all the smart features of the DSC-S40 camera, the DSC-S60 and DSC-S90 models step up with an elegant new design, larger LCDs, manual exposure control and the added utility of Cyber-shot Station™ compatibility. Both of these models also offer the option to add tele- or wide- conversion lenses for greater magnification or a wider field of view.

You won’t need reading glasses to set up the perfect shot on these cameras. The DSC-S60 model has a crowd-pleasing 2-inch LCD, while the S90 display goes a step further at 2.5-inches. The DSC-S90 camera also comes supplied with rechargeable NiMH batteries and charger. Both models will be available in mid-March for about $250 and $300, respectively.

Cyber-shot Station Accessory
With the optional Cyber-Shot Station dock (CSS-SA), transferring images and recharging the battery of the DSC-S60 and DSC-S90 cameras is practically effortless. By placing a camera in the cradle, you can switch between a TV, PC or camera for easy viewing on the display of your choice, in addition to the ability to print to any PictureBridge photo printer.

The Cyber-shot Station dock comes supplied with an AC adapter and NP-NH25 NiMH rechargeable battery and will be available in late April for about $80.

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A portion of the available storage capacity is used for data management functions. Actual available memory is 30MB.

Posted by Darren in our Sony category on February 20, 2005

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