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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H70SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60V
Overview
Released2011March 2014
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor formatOther1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution16.1 MP20.4 MP
Largest image4608 × 34565184 × 3888
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD; 16.4 million total photosites. Optical format is not a physical dimension1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS with approximately 21.1 million total photosites; optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG (Exif 2.3, DCF 2.0, MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple frames separately from sensor resolutionJPEG Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep Panorama
ISO detail–Ordinary single-frame ISO 80–3200. Multi-shot Noise Reduction extends to ISO 6400 and 12800 using interpolation and composite exposures
Image processorBIONZ with D-Range OptimizerBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens25–250 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.5f/3.5–6.3
Optical zoom10×30×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst1 fps10 fps
Lens detailSony G lens, actual 4.25–42.5 mm. Stills 25–250 mm equivalent at 4:3 or 27–270 mm at 16:9; movies 30–300 mm at 16:9 or 37–370 mm at 4:3Sony G lens, 11 elements in 10 groups including 5 aspherical elements; actual 4.3–129 mm, five-blade iris. Clear Image Zoom extends reach digitally
AutofocusNine-point multi-area, centre and spot AF; AF illuminator. No manual focusAF-S, semi-manual and manual focus; AF-C in Advanced Sports and movie modes only. Nine-point wide, centre and flexible spot S/M/L areas with Lock-on AF. Minimum focus from lens front approximately 5 cm wide or 200 cm telephoto
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual 30–1/1600Mechanical shutter: Intelligent Auto 4–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/1600, aperture-priority 8–1/1600. Above ISO 3200 the slowest shutter is 1/4 second
Burst detailSony UK specifies approximately 1 fps for three full-resolution frames; operating instructions give approximately 0.96-second recording intervalApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames; rate falls with internal or external flash and some modes prohibit bursts
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; Active movie stabilisationOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation
FlashBuilt-in flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.25–3.6 m wide or 1–2.3 m telephotoBuilt-in pop-up flash and Multi Interface Shoe for compatible external flash. ISO Auto range approximately 0.25–5.6 m wide or 2.0–3.0 m telephoto; rear sync and wireless control with compatible external flash
Exposure controlsIntelligent Auto, Easy, Program, Manual, Sweep Panorama and 12 scene modes. No aperture/shutter priority. Manual exposure provides two aperture settings at each focal length using an ND filter, rather than a continuously adjustable iris. Exposure and white-balance bracketingProgram, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, Manual, Memory Recall, Auto and scene modes. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps with dedicated exposure-compensation dial
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailMP4 MPEG-4 Visual, approximately 30 progressive fps: 1280×720 Fine at 9 Mbps or Standard at 6 Mbps; VGA also available. Optical zoom during recording. Approximately 29-minute/2 GB clip limit; recording conditions affect durationJapan specifies AVCHD 1920 × 1080 at 60p/28 Mbps, 60i/24 or 17 Mbps, and 24p/24 or 17 Mbps. PAL-region rates include 50p, as documented by the UK review. Main rate represents the 60p version. MP4 1440 × 1080 or VGA at 30 fps; optical zoom during filming. AVCHD clips approximately 29 minutes; MP4 12 Mbps clips approximately 15 minutes due to 2 GB limit. 4K HDMI output is for still photographs, not 4K recording
AudioMonaural built-in microphone, speaker and AV audio outputAVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level adjustment
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots230,400921,000
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNo–
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT LCD with 230400 colour-subpixel dots. Exact UK specifications and operating instructions agree; the Asia launch comparison sheet incorrectly lists 2.7 inchesFixed 4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD, approximately 921000 dots; five-step brightness adjustment and no touchscreen
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)290 photographs380 photographs
Body weight164 g246 g
Release detailSony announced planned March 2011 availability in Germany and the US; Imaging Resource and Optyczne tested the sold camera in 2011. Earliest worldwide actual first-sale month remains unresolved, so year precision retainedSony Japan’s 12 February 2014 announcement specifies sale on 7 March 2014; March precision retained without treating the Japanese day as a confirmed international first-sale day
Recording mediaApproximately 27 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC. 720p movies require a memory card; PRO Duo Mark 2/PRO-HG or SD Class 4 or faster recommendedMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro and microSD/HC/XC require adapters
PortsType 3a multi terminal for SD/HD component AV output, USB 2.0 and DC input. Supplied USB/AV cable; compatible optional component cable needed for HD output. No HDMIMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe; HDMI audio during playback only
Wireless connections–2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, NFC Forum Type 3 tag and GPS location logging. Maker specifies GPS only, without a compass. HX60 without V is a distinct non-GPS model
Battery life detailNP-BG1 supplied; NP-FG1 optional. Typical 3.4 Wh/960 mAh at 3.6 V. Approximately 290 images/145 minutes under CIPA still-photo conditions; 145 is minutes, not the shot countNP-BX1; maker CIPA claim approximately 380 photographs or 190 minutes. Actual movie use approximately 55 minutes or continuous movie use 90 minutes, with individual clip limits
ChargingExternal BC-CSGD charger: approximately 270-minute normal charge or 330-minute full charge from depleted NP-BG1 at 25°C; not USB chargingIn-camera USB charging; USB external power supported using optional AC-UD10 adapter
Dimensions101.6×57.6×28.6 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA
Weight detailSony UK specifies 164 g body only; 194 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick Duo under CIPA conditionsApproximately 246 g camera only, or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlack, silver, red and blue; regional availability variesBlack in Sony Japan launch
In the boxNP-BG1 battery and case, BC-CSGD charger, USB/AV multi-terminal cable, wrist strap, software/user-guide disc and instructions; mains lead varies by regionNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoe cap and instructions; regional mains fittings vary

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