Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V

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Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V compared with Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V
SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX200VSonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60V
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2012March 2014
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution18.2 MP20.4 MP
Largest image4896 × 36725184 × 3888
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type progressive-scan Exmor R CMOS; approximately 18.9 million total and 18.2 million effective photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS with approximately 21.1 million total photosites; optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG still images and MPF 3D images; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama produces stitched 10480 × 4096 images, distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep Panorama
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame range ISO 100–3200; ISO 4000–12800 uses Clear Image technology and multi-frame compositing, rather than ordinary single-frame sensitivityOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200. Multi-shot Noise Reduction extends to ISO 6400 and 12800 using interpolation and composite exposures
Image processorBIONZBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens27–810 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.6f/3.5–6.3
Optical zoom30×30×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps10 fps
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; actual 4.8–144 mm; 11 elements in 10 groups including 1 aspherical element. Equivalent range is 27–810 mm for 4:3 stills and 29–870 mm for 16:9 stills. Lens ring selects electronic zoom or manual focus; 60× Clear Image Zoom includes digital enlargement and is distinct from 30× optical zoomSony 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-area multi AF, centre AF, flexible spot, subject and face tracking, and manual focus; AF illuminator. Focus distance from lens front approximately 1 cm at wide angle and 200 cm at telephotoAF-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
ShutterMechanical shutter; Auto 4–1/4000 second, Program 1–1/4000, Manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000, aperture priority 8–1/2000Mechanical 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 detailUp to ten full-resolution images at 10 fps, with a Low option. Focus, white balance and exposure are fixed from the first frame and flash is disabled. Internal-memory bursts are VGA; a compatible memory card is needed for full-resolution burstsApproximately 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 for stills; Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotational movementOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and rear slow-sync modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–12.4 m wide and 2–5.9 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, Superior Auto, Program, aperture priority, shutter priority and Manual plus scene modes and picture effects. Internal ND filter; memory-recall settings. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV stepsProgram, 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 resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailAVCHD 2.0; region-dependent 1920 × 1080 at 60p or 50p, 28 Mbps; the main frame rate represents the 60p-compatible version. FX and FH record 1920 × 1080 at 60i or 50i, 24 or 17 Mbps; HQ records 1440 × 1080 interlaced at 9 Mbps. Interlaced rates count fields, not progressive frames. MP4 records 1440 × 1080, 1280 × 720 or VGA at 30 fps or 25 fps according to region; optical zoom available while filming; continuous clips approximately 29 minutesJapan 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
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; Dolby Digital audio for AVCHD and AAC for MP4AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level adjustment
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,000921,000
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYes–
Display detailXtra Fine TFT LCD with TruBlack and upward/downward tilt; approximately 921000 dotsFixed 4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD, approximately 921000 dots; five-step brightness adjustment and no touchscreen
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic viewfinder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution; eye sensor switches automatically between finder and rear screen–
Connections and design
Wi-FiNoYes
Battery life (maker's claim)450 photographs380 photographs
Body weight531 g246 g (better)
Release detailSony Japan's original 28 February 2012 announcement specifies sale on 9 March 2012. March precision is retained without treating that Japanese day as a confirmed international first daySony 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 105 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro, microSD and microSDHC require separate adaptersMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro and microSD/HC/XC require adapters
PortsMicro USB, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, mini HDMI and separate DC inputMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe; HDMI audio during playback only
Wireless connectionsGPS and digital compass record position and shooting direction; GPS Log records a route. No built-in Wi-Fi. TransferJet requires a compatible optional Memory Stick; Eye-Fi support uses a separate card2.4 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-FH50 InfoLITHIUM battery. Maker CIPA claim approximately 450 photographs or 225 minutes with LCD, or 490 photographs or 245 minutes with EVF; continuous movie recording approximately 120 minutes with LCD or 130 minutes with EVF. Still-photo test has GPS off and Standard display resolutionNP-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
ChargingBattery charges in the camera through the supplied AC-L200C/L200D adapter and DC input, approximately 100 minutes. A computer can also charge it over micro USB with the camera switched off; USB charging does not imply USB power supplyIn-camera USB charging; USB external power supported using optional AC-UD10 adapter
DimensionsApproximately 121.6 × 86.6 × 93.3 mm (width × height × depth)108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA
Weight detailApproximately 531 g camera only, or 583 g including NP-FH50 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 246 g camera only, or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlackBlack in Sony Japan launch
In the boxNP-FH50 battery, AC-L200C/L200D adapter, mains lead, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap and cap strap, and instructions; mains fittings vary by regionNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoe cap and instructions; regional mains fittings vary

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