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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX5VSonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60V
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2010March 2014
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor formatOther1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution10.2 MP20.4 MP
Largest image3648 × 27365184 × 3888
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range125–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.4-type progressive-scan, back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; 10.6 million total and 10.2 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 photographs; no RAW recording. Intelligent Sweep Panorama combines multiple frames, with face and moving-subject detectionJPEG 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; 12-bit DXP processingBIONZ 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 burst10 fps10 fps
Lens detailSony G lens; actual 4.25–42.5 mm; 10 elements in 7 groups including 4 aspherical elements; no filter thread or conversion-lens supportSony 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 AF, centre AF and spot AF with AF illuminator; no manual focus. Focus distance from lens front approximately 5 cm to infinity at wide angle and 100 cm to infinity 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 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600 and 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 detailUp to 10 full-resolution images at 10 fps; 5 fps and 2 fps options. Focus, white balance and exposure are fixed from the first image; flash disabled; a self-timer burst is limited to five imagesApproximately 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; Standard and Active modes for movie recordingOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation
FlashBuilt-in flash with Auto, forced, off and slow-sync modes; ISO Auto range approximately 0.25–3.8 m wide and 1–2.6 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, Program and Manual plus scene modes; no aperture or shutter priority. Manual selects f/3.5 or f/8 at wide angle and f/5.5 or f/13 at telephoto using an ND filter rather than a continuously adjustable iris. 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 × 10801920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailAVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 records 1920 × 1080 at 17 Mbps or 1440 × 1080 at 9 Mbps, with Dolby Digital audio. Region-dependent 60i or 50i means interlaced fields, not progressive frames. MP4 records 1440 × 1080, 1280 × 720 or VGA at 30 fps on 60i-compatible models or 25 fps on 50i-compatible models; continuous clips approximately 29 minutes; optical zoom available while filmingJapan 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; AAC audio in MP4AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level adjustment
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots230,400921,000
Touchscreen–No
Display detailFixed Clear Photo TFT LCD with brightness adjustment; no viewfinderFixed 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)310 photographs380 photographs
Body weight170 g246 g
Release detailSony Japan's original 18 January 2010 announcement specifies sale on 5 March 2010. 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 45 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXC according to Sony's archived specifications. Original English instruction manual lists SD and SDHC but omits SDXCMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro and microSD/HC/XC require adapters
PortsProprietary multi terminal for USB, AV, HDMI through supplied adapter and DC input; Hi-Speed USB 2.0; HDMI cable separateMulti/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 location and shooting direction. TransferJet requires an optional compatible Memory Stick; this is distinct from Wi-Fi or Bluetooth2.4 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 lithium-ion battery; maker CIPA claim approximately 310 photographs or 155 minutes, and approximately 75 minutes continuous movie recording. GPS triangulation conditions affect the still-photograph claimNP-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
ChargingSupplied BC-CSG-series external chargerIn-camera USB charging; USB external power supported using optional AC-UD10 adapter
DimensionsApproximately 102.9 × 57.7 × 28.9 mm (width × height × depth)108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA
Weight detailApproximately 170 g camera only, or 200 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 246 g camera only, or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlack and gold in Sony Japan's original announcementBlack in Sony Japan launch
In the boxNP-BG1 battery, BC-CSG-series charger, dedicated USB/AV cable, HDMI adapter, wrist strap, software CD 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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