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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P10

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60VSonyCyber-shot DSC-P10
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20142003
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP5 MP
Largest image5184 × 38882592 × 1944
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–400
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS with approximately 21.1 million total photosites; optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions1/1.8-type Super HAD CCD, approximately 5.09 million effective and 5.25 million total photosites in exact manual; UK markets 5.0 megapixels. The 9.04 mm optical designation is not physical sensor width
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep PanoramaExif 2.2 JPEG Fine or Standard; animated GIF for Clip Motion; no RAW or TIFF
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200. Multi-shot Noise Reduction extends to ISO 6400 and 12800 using interpolation and composite exposures–
Image processorBIONZ X–
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/2.8–5.2
Optical zoom30×3×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisation–
Maximum continuous burst10 fps–
Lens detailSony G lens, 11 elements in 10 groups including 5 aspherical elements; actual 4.3–129 mm, five-blade iris. Clear Image Zoom extends reach digitallySony 3× zoom, actual 7.9–23.7 mm, 38–114 mm equivalent, F2.8–5.2. Not the later Carl Zeiss P100 lens. Optional conversion lenses require VAD-PHA adapter
AutofocusAF-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 telephotoMulti-point or centre AF, Single / Monitor / Continuous AF modes and illuminator. Preset distances 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m or infinity, not continuously adjustable manual focus. UK macro specification approximately 10 cm
ShutterMechanical 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 secondUK auto specification 1/8–1/2000 second; Twilight mode extends to 2 seconds (Imaging Resource)
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames; rate falls with internal or external flash and some modes prohibit burstsThree-frame full-resolution burst and three-frame auto exposure bracketing. Multi Burst records 16 reduced-resolution frames within one 1.2M image, not a full-resolution continuous-rate claim
Stabilisation detailOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation–
FlashBuilt-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 flashBuilt-in flash; ISO Auto approximately 0.5–3.5 m wide or 0.6–2.5 m telephoto. Auto, forced, slow sync, off and red-eye reduction; no accessory shoe
Exposure controlsProgram, 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 dialAuto, Program and seven scene modes; no manual exposure or aperture/shutter priority. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; automatic white balance and daylight, cloudy, fluorescent, incandescent and flash presets; no custom white balance
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps640 × 480 at 16.6 fps
Video detailJapan 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 recordingMPEG-1 movies with monaural sound: 640×480 at approximately 16.6 fps per UK specification; separate 160×112 mail mode. Clip Motion is animated GIF and Multi Burst is a single composite still, not equivalent VGA video
AudioAVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level adjustmentElectret condenser microphone and speaker; monaural MPEG-1 movies and voice annotation with still images
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneOptical
Screen size3″1.5″
Screen dots921,000123,200
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screen–No
Display detailFixed 4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD, approximately 921000 dots; five-step brightness adjustment and no touchscreenFixed 1.5-type TFT with 123200 colour-subpixel dots (560×220); approximately 100% LCD field of view
Viewfinder detail–Real-image optical viewfinder; Imaging Resource measured approximately 81% frame coverage at both zoom endpoints
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)380 photographs180 photographs
Body weight246 g172 g
Release detailSony 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 daySony announced planned Japanese availability on 25 April 2003. Contemporary production review and retail pricing confirm sale in 2003; earliest actual worldwide retail month remains unresolved, so year precision retained
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro and microSD/HC/XC require adaptersMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO using serial interface; 32 MB Memory Stick supplied
PortsMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe; HDMI audio during playback onlyUSB mini-B (UK explicitly says not Hi-Speed USB 2.0), separate monaural A/V minijack and DC IN under rear cover. PTP transfer
Wireless connections2.4 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-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 limitsNP-FC11 lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 780 mAh / 2.8 Wh. Maker average-condition test at 25°C: approximately 180 shots / 90 minutes LCD on, 240 / 120 minutes LCD off, one shot every 30 seconds, alternate zoom endpoints and flash every other shot. Not labelled CIPA in exact manual. Continuous 160-pixel mail movies approximately 90 / 135 minutes LCD on / off
ChargingIn-camera USB charging; USB external power supported using optional AC-UD10 adapterIn-camera charging with AC-LS5 adapter, camera off; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C. Adapter can also power camera externally
Dimensions108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA108×51.5×35.1 mm width×height×depth excluding maximum protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 246 g camera only, or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 172 g body only (UK specs and Sony Japan feature); approximately 200 g including NP-FC11, Memory Stick and strap (manual)
Materials–Aluminium alloy exterior described by maker announcement; no waterproof rating established
ColoursBlack in Sony Japan launchChrome silver and meteor blue confirmed by launch announcement; gold also listed in later Japanese archive, with regional availability. P12 cosmetic/accessory bundle not counted as another P10 hardware generation
In the boxNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoe cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-FC11 battery, AC-LS5 adapter and mains lead, separate USB and A/V cables, 32 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap, software CD and instructions. Manual assigns extra battery/carrying case to P12 only

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